Overview
Senior Communications Manager Jobs in London, England, UK at Frieze
Who We Are:
Frieze is the world’s leading platform for
modern
and contemporary art, dedicated to artists, galleries, collectors and art lovers alike. Frieze comprises three magazines – frieze, Frieze Masters Magazine and Frieze Week – and five international art fairs – Frieze London, Frieze Masters, Frieze New York, Frieze Los Angeles and Frieze Seoul. In October 2021, Frieze also launched No.9 Cork Street, a permanent space for visiting international galleries in the heart of Mayfair, London.
Frieze is part of the IMG network. Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most
dynamic
and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location;
full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over
90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and Open Bet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE. What You’ll Do:
Oversee the planning and execution of all Communications activities, managing a small team and ensuring the successful delivery of press campaigns, media events, and reporting processes.
Key Responsibilities
and Accountabilities:
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with exceptional
communication
and
leadership
skills. They will be highly organized, creative, and adept at managing multiple projects and team members. A strong team player, they should possess a thorough understanding of media relations, campaign management, and event planning. Develop and execute comprehensive press campaigns for Frieze fairs, exhibitions, and initiatives. Lead on the creation of press materials, including press releases, briefing notes, and positioning papers.
Cultivate relationships with key members of the media and ensure sustained positive coverage. Collaborate with the VP of Communications to fulfill media partnership deliverables (e.g., The Art Newspaper, Financial Times ). Manage the planning and execution of media events, including launches, cultivation activities, and key moments rsee workflows with agencies, ensuring briefs are fulfilled, and reports are delivered. Commission and manage photographers, ensuring detailed shot lists are created and executed.
Oversee organisation of regular meetings / agendas / action points Key Tasks Develop and execute detailed press campaigns for fairs and initiatives, including Frieze New York, Frieze London, Frieze Masters, and No.9 Cork Street. Draft and oversee the creation of press materials, including press releases, sales reports, and briefing notes, ensuring timely and accurate distribution. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with journalists, media partners, and key stakeholders to maximize positive coverage and engagement.
Lead on the planning and execution of key media moments, such as fair launches, press briefings, and VIP cultivation events. Commission and manage photographers for events, creating detailed shot lists to ensure comprehensive coverage aligned with strategic goals. Collaborate with internal teams, includin…
Title: Senior Communications Manager
Company: Frieze
Location: London, England, UK
Category: Marketing / Advertising / PR, Creative Arts/Media
