Frieze | Senior Communications Manager

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 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. 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 at fairs.
• Oversee 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, including Partnerships, VIP, and Programming, to align communications efforts with broader organizational objectives.
• Recruit, onboard, and manage temporary staff, such as Press Office Managers, during peak periods to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide training and mentorship to Communications team members, ensuring clear delegation of responsibilities and development opportunities.
• Ensure internal systems are up to date and effectively utilized for task management and collaboration.
• Lead post-fair evaluations, working closely with the VP of Communications and external agencies to create comprehensive reports that are clear, actionable, and distributed promptly.
• Monitor and analyze media coverage, using metrics to assess campaign effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage budgets for key communications assets and initiatives, Oversee the allocation of resources for press activities, ensuring expenditures align with campaign goals and deliver value.
• Track and report on financial performance, maintaining transparency and accountability in all budget-related matters.

Key Results Areas

• Accuracy of written communications

Working Conditions:

• Permanent, London, Surrey Street
• Potential to work weekends at busy times
• Some flexibility required to account for different time zones

You Have These:

• Degree in a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Significant experience in a senior communications or public relations role, ideally within the arts or cultural sector.
• Proven ability to lead high-profile press campaigns and deliver impactful results.
• Strong media network and experience in managing relationships with journalists and media partners.
• Experience managing budgets and team members effectively.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in written communications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, capable of handling tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to strategize, problem-solve, and execute projects independently.
• Strong team player who works collaboratively towards shared goals.

We\’d Love If You Also Have These:

• Art world experience / knowledge
• Interest in the media / art criticism

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.