Rees & Co is a London-based cultural communications agency. Our global roster of clients includes museums, galleries both public and commercial, biennials, commissioning bodies, foundations, heritage organisations, architects and art fairs. Rees & Co deliver major press campaigns for clients including Whitechapel Gallery, Kettle’s Yard, The Hepworth Wakefield, Turner Contemporary, Pallant House Gallery, LOEWE Foundation and Victoria Miro.
About the role
Rees & Co is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Press Assistant to join its tight-knit London team. The successful candidate will assist the team with the delivery of key press campaigns. The role will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong interest in the arts.
Job responsibilities:
* Monitor, record and share media coverage with clients in a timely manner.
* Timetable client meetings, write agendas and prepare briefing notes and schedules.
* Support client events with guest list and invitation management, and attend all relevant openings, launches and talks.
* Liaise with media about press release and image requests, manage image exclusivity and deal with corrections to articles and image credits.
* With support from the line manager, draw up pitch lists and approach targeted journalists.
* Provide support at press views, photo calls, photo shoots, launch events and press trips, both domestic and international.
* Provide administrative assistance on the arrangement of media interviews.
* Copy edit, fact check and, as required, write press releases and company newsletters.
* Ensure accurate and timely upkeep of editorial logs and databases.
* Read a variety of publications and circulate findings to the team, file publications and liaise with media monitoring suppliers.
Skills and Experience Required
* A minimum ENTRY-LEVEL industry experience working in visual arts communications.
* An understanding of the art world and the international cultural landscape, as well as of wider trends and news.
* A sound knowledge of historical and contemporary visual art.
* The ability to be confident, helpful and articulate when liaising with clients and journalists.
* The ability to attend early morning and late evening events where required.
* Excellent editing and proofreading skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
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