Do you have a fresh and accessible approach to communications? Are you looking to bring your style to a new platform? ZURICH ART WEEKEND is looking for a Communications Lead to deliver content for the 8th edition, from 13–15 June 2025, as well as all year round events.
ZURICH ART WEEKEND is an international non-profit-oriented organisation that brings together 65+ of Zurich’s major public and private art institutions through a variety of annual initiatives and projects, with a long-weekend June event preceding Art Basel. Together with the major art institutions, galleries, off-spaces, publishers, foundations, collections and universities across the city, we present a curated program of 80+ solo and group exhibitions featuring over 120 artists and 100+ special events including encounters with artists, workshops, guided tours with curators, art walks in the city, performances, talks, parties and more…
JOB OVERVIEW
- Managing and delivering the 2025 communications strategy
- Writing, creating and delivering the newsletter campaigns
- Planning, creating and delivering all social media accounts
- Copy-editing all external content
- Development of audiences (digital & analog)
- Managing the communication platforms for events (eventbrite/SoMe)
- Communications: website development and management, newsletters, social media
- Delivering Advertisement (online + print)
- Invitiating journalists and coordinating Press Trips
- Maintaining media partner agreements and delivering assets
- Managing and delivering all printed material across the city
- Overseeing and updating the website as well as implementing new functions
- Managing design and photography assignments
- Manage the departments budget
- Managing communication volunteers
SKILLS + REQUIREMENTS
- Strong portfolio in communications and marketing
- Ability to work methodically and meet deadlines with strong time management
- Brings initiative and independence to assignments
- Has a high attention to detail
- Strong ability in copywriting
- Experience in brand identity is advantageous.
- A degree in Communications related fields is advantageous
- Proficiency in InDesign and Wordpress is advantageous.
- Native/ Fluent (C2) in English. German advantageous.
- Permit to work in Switzerland.
- Performs well under pressure and has the ability to work flexibly and in demanding environments.
DATES
Application deadline: noon, Monday 3 February 2025
Interviews: mid-February 2025
Role: mid-March 2025 – 30 June 2025
APPLICATION
– To apply, please submit an application via google forms by February 3rd.
Zurich Art Weekend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ and from underrepresented groups around the world, including The Global Majority.
Thank you for your interest in ZURICH ART WEEKEND
