Bookstore/Publishing Intern
Company: David Zwirner
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
At David Zwirner, we look to be an industry leader in our field,
with our artists at the center of what we do. Our global exhibition
program expands beyond our locations in New York, London, Los
Angeles, Hong Kong, and Paris, representing seventy artists and
estates. Home to innovative, singular, and pioneering exhibitions
across a variety of media and genres. Active in both the primary
and secondary markets, David Zwirner has helped foster the careers
of some of the most influential artists today. Who will work well
with us: The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate and
interested in the arts/larger creative arena or is eager to learn.
We welcome all individuals entering the workforce, those moving
into a new stage of their career or vocation, making a change,
returning to work, and those wanting to learn and grow within the
industry, to apply. About the Opportunity Bookstore/Publishing
Intern David Zwirner seeks a dynamic Bookstore/Publishing Intern at
its New York gallery. This role will support the Books team, and
offers the opportunity to gain experience in book-selling
operations as well as the many facets of art book publishing,
including sales, distribution, and marketing. Qualified candidates
should be highly personable, organized, motivated, and responsible,
with an interest in gaining experience in the daily operations of a
contemporary art gallery. What you’ll do: Bookstore/Gallery Fulfill
web orders and prepare packages for shipment/messenger.Maintain
organization and inventory of three book storage locations. Receive
and account for book deliveries from the warehouse and vendors.
Liaise regularly with gallery assistants at the front desks to
ensure they have books needed on hand. Maintain the bookshelves at
the gallery front desks, ensuring they are always fully stocked.
Assist with running the Bookstore as needed. Help prep for, set up,
and run events and programming. Support book photography and
caption writing needs for social media channels. Assist with
physical labor by lifting and carrying heavy books and relocating
them between storage and office locations. Publishing Help prepare
tip sheets for forthcoming publications, including research and
writing projects. Perform market research on artists and authors
using Edelweiss and Bookscan, and create slides to present the
information. Research marketing and sales leads. Update and
maintain our artists in museum collections lists. Research and
update retail contacts for our contact database. What we would like
you to have: Highly personable, focused, and hardworking nature.
Excellent attention to detail. The Summer internship runs from June
to early August. The preferred schedule is 10AM – 6PM, Tuesday -
Saturday (if less than 5 days, Saturday is required) with
additional hours for occasional evening events. To ensure that our
interns have a well-rounded and educational experience, we ask for
a commitment of approximately 3 months. All interns are paid NYC
minimum wage of $17/hour. All candidates must be residents of NY,
NJ, or CT. No lodging or commuting expenses will be provided.
Please submit a resume and cover letter. David Zwirner is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. The Gallery is firmly committed to equal
employment opportunities in all facets of its operations. The
Gallery makes decisions concerning hiring and terms and conditions
of employment without regard to any characteristic protected by
applicable law. If you need assistance in applying to a role, you
may reach out to recruiting@davidzwirner.com . No calls or walk-ins
will be considered for positions at David Zwirner.
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