About the Bonhams Network

Founded in 1793, Bonhams is a global network of auction houses, with the largest number of international salerooms, offering the widest range of collecting categories and selling at all price points. Bonhams is recognised for its bespoke service, and a dedication to local market relationships, enhanced by a global platform. With 14 salerooms, Bonhams presents over 1,000 sales annually, across more than 60 specialist categories, including fine art, collectables, luxury, wine & spirits, and collector cars.  In 2022, Bonhams added four international auction houses to its network: Bukowskis, Stockholm; Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen; Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris and Brussels; and Skinner, Massachusetts. The success of Bonhams’ global strategy is a result of recognising the shift in growing intercontinental buying and increased digital engagement.

About the Department

As Press & Marketing Intern, you will be supporting the coordination, planning and execution of press and marketing campaigns. You will work closely with Global Press & Marketing Teams, with a focus on the Paris and Brussels auctions. 

Reporting into the Marketing Manager, Paris, you will be part of the global marketing team, taking part in regular Marketing meetings at a global level.

You will also work very closely with the European Head of Press based in Paris for all Press duties and responsibilities.

Other key internal partners will include Operations, DTP and Events. 

About the Role

Marketing Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the implementation of marketing campaigns for auctions, liaising with specialist teams, our media agency and DTP. 
• Coordinate on all integrated marketing activities as advised by the Marketing Manager, including promotional and consignment marketing collateral and video, digital and email marketing.
• Coordinate the execution of eCRM campaigns on Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
• Support the planning and production of print advertising on brand and on schedule.
• Support the planning and production of printed collaterals and on-site signage, on brand and on schedule, liaising with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain a close working relationship with key stakeholders and departments and keep ongoing knowledge of business goals.
• Assist with the coordination of Bonhams Social Media Channels as and when required.
• Assist on photo and video shoots when required. 

Press Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Press Officer Europe and the Paris/London press & marketing colleagues on global communications strategies.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of press campaigns to promote our Paris & Brussels auctions and exhibitions.
• Support the production of communications materials, including with writing, proofing, and translating press releases, media alerts and invitations.
• Source and clear images for communications use across digital platforms including website and social media.
• Respond to media & image requests, monitor media coverage, and collate press clippings.
• Oversee the monitoring of the press database, including with proactively gathering new press contacts.
• Assist with photocalls, press breakfasts and other press events when required – in collaboration with Operations.

Key Skills and Experience

• Highly organised and creative thinker
• You will have strong proof reading and editing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communicator
• Experience of managing online marketing campaigns, desirable
• Ability to work towards meeting tight deadlines
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good understanding of art and luxury arena
• Internship agreement from school/university is mandatory. The internship will be paid at legal requirement rate (+ Pass Navigo and Lunch Vouchers)

What we offer

Some of our benefits include:

• Travel Allowance
• Learning and Training Funding Programme
• Welfare and Retirement Plans

If you wish to apply, please send your CV and cover letter by the 28th April 2024 at midnight.

We thank you for your interest in this position but please note that we will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration.

Bonhams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.