FITZ & CO is seeking a motivated intern, who is passionate about art and has a strong desire to develop a greater understanding of the contemporary art market. As a member of the Digital Marketing Team and brand ambassador for FITZ & CO, this position offers a unique opportunity to learn about the business of art by playing an integral role in company-wide digital initiatives. You will work directly with and help support the Digital and Media Team with the Account Coordinator supervising.
Tasks include drafting of social media content and visual layout, analytics and KPI research, and education opportunities to develop best practices related to campaign strategy, development, and execution. This internship offers an introduction to public relations through Q&A sessions with team members from each department and writing and presentation workshops.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Successful candidates will be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Art History, Fine Arts, Marketing, Communications or a related area.
- Independent self-starter; ambitious hard-worker
- Basic knowledge of the contemporary art industry
- Strong written and verbal communications skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Mac-savvy and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
- Prior experience with CRM is preferred, although not required
- Strong knowledge of photo editing programs including Adobe Suite and Canva
- Experience with social media platforms such as Instagram, WeChat, and Red, including analytics
- Foreign language skills a plus
TERM: Spring internship; January–May 2025. Note: Start and end dates will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
HOURS: This internship will require a minimum commitment of 16 - 24 hours a week. Working days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10-6.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is currently being performed in our NY Office. Every member of the FITZ & CO team must adopt and make daily use of office systems such as time tracking (Harvest) and the CRM (HubSpot and MuckRack).
We Value Diversity, Equity and Belonging:
Towards that end, we actively seek to diversify the recruitment pool and therefore our employee body. We seek to attract and retain a range of team members who bring different identities, life experiences, and points of view:
- We promote an environment of open and healthy communication across lines of difference.
- We engage all employees in ongoing education about diversity, equity, and belonging.
- We invest in employee growth through constructive feedback, supportive mentorship, and meaningful learning experiences
- We believe that every employee is a leader. We encourage all employees to share their ideas and perspectives to enhance our collective understanding
- We regularly engage outside evaluators to critically review our practices and policies. We foster a global outlook attentive to cultural differences and the strengths of diversity
- We encourage responsible action to advance inclusion and justice
We work to honor each person’s dignity and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents in our midst
Compensation$16 per hour and/or credit through university/college
Application Instructions / Public Contact InformationSubmit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio with “Spring Digital Intern” in the subject line to careers@fitzandco.com. Applications will be accepted by email only, no calls.
Application Deadline11/22/2024
