Job Title: Junior Marketing Coordinator
Employment Type: Full Time
Work week: Mon - Fri (10am - 6pm) with some exceptions: Tue - Fri (10am to 6pm), Sat (11am - 5pm)
Salary: 30,000 GBP / per annum
Please send applications with a Cover Letter & PDF CV to info@sarahmyerscough.com.
We are looking for a keen and motivated Marketing / Gallery Assistant to join our growing team in our new gallery space near Bond Street. The role is primarily to support the Marketing and Sales team in the development and delivery of the gallery’s marketing and sales strategy. You will also provide support across other areas of the company such as gallery management.
With a strong understanding of contemporary craft and its position within wider art discourse, museum programming, and art-fair contexts, you will work closely with the Heads of Marketing and Sales to design and implement bespoke digital campaigns that engage our international client base. You will bring both strategic insight and creative initiative, and you enjoy finding efficient, positive solutions.
You will also contribute ideas to contextualise gallery artists and artworks in compelling ways, whether through photography campaigns, refined written copy, or targeted marketing strategies that reflect the museum-quality and conceptual narratives at the centre of our programme.
A BIT ABOUT YOUR ROLE
I. Markering & Comms
Focus: Brand growth, audience engagement, and press relations.
- Campaign Management: Support the growth of the brand profile through targeted newsletters, increased engagement, and content development.
- Copywriting: Draft copy for newsletters, social media, and the website, collaborating with head of department.
- Data & Analytics: Utilize marketing analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Insights, Artlogic stats, and SEO tools) to gather data and contribute to future strategy.
- Press Relations: Handle minor press enquiries and coordinate the distribution of press assets.
- Social Media: Update and maintain social media profiles, including daily posting and community management.
- Communicate across the Exhibitions, Fairs, and Sales teams to ensure all marketing requirements are scheduled and progressing on time.
II. Creative Content & Digital Assets
Focus: Production of visual materials and technical design.
- Design Production: Create and edit digital assets using the Adobe Suite and Figma.
- Sales & Exhibition Collateral: Work with the Sales and Exhibitions teams to produce catalogues, flyers, invitations, and exhibition-specific assets (e.g., QR codes).
- Multimedia Production: Assist in organizing and producing films and photoshoots with internal and external partners.
- Print Coordination: Collaborate with graphic designers and commercial printers to oversee the production of physical collateral.
- Template Design: Create "skins" and templates for social media and digital platforms to ensure brand consistency.
III. Gallery Operations & Event Support
Focus: Public-facing activities and relationship management.
- Event Programming: Support special gallery events, PR activations, and exhibition openings.
- Art Fairs: Provide on-site assistance during local art fairs as part of the broader events programme.
- Artist Liaison: Act as a point of contact for artists, keeping up to date with their news and identifying their specific content needs.
Focus: Data integrity, software management, and workflow.
- Artlogic/CRM Management: Maintain the contact database and ensure regular reporting.
- Visual Asset Management: Oversee artwork photography, detail shots, and front-facing information to ensure the database is visually complete.
- Workflow Tracking: Manage the Gallery Asana alongside the Gallery Manager to track departmental tasks and deadlines.
- Financial Admin: Track and submit departmental expenses.
A BIT ABOUT YOU
- Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a marketing role (arts or design sector beneficial)
- Interest and knowledge in contemporary craft or visual arts
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience creating engaging copy for multiple platforms
- Strong digital skills and confidence with marketing tools
- Good understanding of software management and digital workflows
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Well-organised with a customer- and client-oriented approach
- Willingness to learn and stay current with market research tools and databases
- Proficient Google Drive, Dropbox, Asana, Slack
- Design skills in Adobe Suite or Figma
- Experience working with creatives (artists, designers, makers) is an advantage
- A Bachelors in Graphic Design or Marketing related is a bonus