Executive, Arts

Brunswick Group is seeking an Executive to support Brunswick Arts. Executives in the Arts sector  blend their own specialized skills, backgrounds, and passion for arts and culture while operating in Brunswick’s generalist environment.

Client Contribution & Handling

• Deliver high quality work; provide strong support to teams
• Draft, proofread and edit press releases, memos, presentations and other documents created for clients; exhibit exemplary attention to detail
• Provide research and analysis on media coverage, relevant trends and events
• Research and compile press lists
• Draft pitch documents for media coverage
• Monitor daily arts media coverage for internal distribution
• Demonstrate interest in clients’ business; identify and analyze news articles regarding cultural sector trends and announcements
• Effectively handle the logistics around media meetings, announcement days and other client events

Teamwork and Collaborative Approach

• Willingly assume and actively pursue additional responsibility and role on the team; take initiative
• Keep colleagues informed of project status; develop action plans/meeting notes as appropriate

Communication Skills

• Prepare well-written, organized and thoughtful documents and correspondence
• Express a point of view in a thoughtful manner; able to analyse and distil complex information
• Use good judgment in deciding what information should be shared and what should not; exercise discretion
• Provides input into media strategy to identify new angles and selling in stories to a range of different media

Continuous Learner

• Demonstrate curiosity and awareness of current and relevant  issues in global arts and culture
• Actively seek out or accepts assignments that represent learning opportunities and provide professional growth
• Willingly accept suggestions for improvement; seek feedback and constructive criticism
• Attend and engage in internal learning opportunities and training sessions

At Brunswick, we seek smart and curious individuals dedicated to learning and growth. We value potential, strong work ethic, sound judgement and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Standout Executive candidates demonstrate:

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience (communications firm, media outlet, gallery, museum, auction house, performing arts organization, higher education etc.)
• Strong interest in the intersection of arts and culture issues and communications
• Exceptional research, writing and communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize with astute attention to detail
• Basic understanding of arts and culture terminology and major institutions in the US
• Knowledge of key media outlets and arts and culture writers
• Ability to exhibit discretion with confidential client matters
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and digital media tools
• Knowledge of Factiva, CisionPoint

Ideal Candidate:

• Adept at navigating and succeeding within high-performance, entrepreneurial environments
• Excellent communicator with professional polish and strong emotional intelligence
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit
• Terrific sense of humor

Joining Brunswick unlocks a range of exceptional employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development.

The successful applicant will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits package: 

Base Pay: The annual base compensation range for this role is $70,000-80,000. The base pay offered will be determined by factors including experience, skills, training, office location, certifications, and education.

Bonus Eligibility: Annual discretionary bonus contingent upon individual and firm-wide performance.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Disability insurance. Employee assistance program. Flexible spending account. Health savings account. Life insurance. Commuter Benefits. Generous Paid Time Off: 25 vacation days and 10 days sick leave, as well as 11 paid company holidays. Firm-sponsored 401(k) Plan with 3% automatic company contribution of base and bonus with an additional 1.5% profit share– immediate vesting. Career training and development opportunities. Employee discounts.

Office Policy: At Brunswick, our work is a craft that thrives in teaching environments – whether in our offices or on-site with clients – through real-time observation, collaboration, human connection, clear guidance and by challenging one another to keep getting better. Our policy is that our team members are in person – either in the office or on-site with clients – at least four days each week.

The firm will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants or employees, as defined by applicable law. In addition to the application, the process may include virtual and in-person interviews, as well as an assessment, which may be timed. To request an accommodation during our application and hiring process, email

Brunswick’s New York Office is the largest of the firm’s six offices in the Americas. The office is home to approximately 250 colleagues working across the full range of Brunswick’s sector and practice groups, as well as our Insight, Digital and Creative teams.

Located in the heart of one of the world’s leading capital markets centers, Brunswick’s New York office serves as a global center of excellence for our Financial Institutions sector team – which advises leading banks, asset managers and insurers on a wide array of critical issues from corporate positioning to litigation and crisis – and our Financial practice – which advises clients across industries on M&A transactions, shareholder activism, investor relations and financial communications, IPOs, and restructurings.

Our newly renovated and expanded space encompasses the 24th and 25th floors in the Grace Building on Bryant Park and serves as a convening space for Brunswick’s global colleagues, clients, media and other members of the business and political communities.

We help the world’s most prestigious cultural institutions and global brands navigate the intersection of culture and business. Our clients span the arts ecosystem and the world’s iconic brands. They are more than guardians of culture; they’re powerful forces that influence and reflect the values, challenges, and transformations of our time. We provide unrivaled support in helping them launch projects, build reputations, manage crises, activate brands, and engage with media, employees, audiences, partners, and funders.

Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.