Junior social media and content officer

Salary: £30,000 + benefits
Reporting to: Social Media & Content Manager

Location: London

Bring world-class contemporary art to life online by crafting engaging social content and connecting with a global digital community.

White Cube is a leading contemporary commercial gallery which represents over 60 international artists and artist estates and has locations across three continents. With established galleries in London, New York, Paris, Hong Kong, and Seoul, White Cube has now expanded to New York. Since its inception in 1993, the gallery has exhibited the work of many of the world’s most highly acclaimed contemporary artists. The gallery’s participation in international art fairs has further strengthened the representation of its artists, showing annually at Art Basel, Art Basel Hong Kong, Art Basel Miami, Art Basel Paris, Frieze London, Frieze New York, Frieze Los Angeles, TEFAF New York and West Bund Shanghai, among other fairs

The Junior Social Media & Content Officer supports the gallery’s social media output across key platforms, helping translate the exhibition programme and artist activity into clear, engaging digital content. The role focuses on drafting social copy, sourcing and adapting visual assets, moderating platforms and coordinating materials with internal teams and external stakeholders.The position sits within the Communications team and works closely with the Senior Director, Communications; Social Media & Content Manager; Social Media & Content Officer; and Video Editor / Producer, while collaborating regularly with the Digital & Audiences team.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation & Sourcing

• Draft clear and engaging social media copy reflecting the gallery’s tone of voice
• Support the digital presentation of exhibitions, artists and events across social platforms.
• Source images, editorial material and programme information from curatorial, photography, editorial and sales teams.
• Liaise with artist liaison teams and artist studios to ensure accurate representation of artworks and exhibitions.
• Adapt and prepare assets (images and video stills) for review and approval using templates and image editing tools.
• Ensure content aligns with the gallery’s visual identity and brand standards.

Platforms & Publishing

• Support day‑to‑day management of the gallery’s social media channels including Instagram, TikTok, Threads, YouTube and LinkedIn.
• Schedule and publish content in line with the social media calendar and wider communications schedule.
• Ensure assets are correctly formatted and optimised for each platform.
• Organise and prepare digital materials for campaigns, exhibitions and events.

Community Management & Moderation

• Monitor and moderate comments and messages across social platforms.
• Respond to audience interactions in a professional and brand‑appropriate tone.
• Flag notable interactions, opportunities or issues to the Social Media & Content Manager and Social Media & Content Officer.
• Help maintain a positive and engaged online community around the gallery’s programme.

Collaboration & Coordination

• Liaise with curatorial, sales and artist liaison teams to gather accurate information and materials for social content.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders where required to confirm approvals and correct image crediting.
• Work with the Video Editor / Producer to support multimedia content creation.
• Attend and share action points for relevant internal meetings relating to exhibitions, campaigns and digital initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Early‑career experience in social media, digital communications, arts marketing or a related field.
• Strong writing skills and ability to draft clear, engaging social media copy.
• Excellent copy‑editing and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Threads, YouTube and LinkedIn.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Interest in modern and contemporary art and White Cube’s represented artists.

Technical Skills

• Design / image editing in Adobe Photoshop.
• Familiarity with social media scheduling or management tools such as Later, NapoleonCat or similar platforms.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools.

Working Hours

• Based at White Cube Bermondsey, London
• Office hours: 10am–6pm (flexible)
• Option to work remotely one day per week

Application

• Please submit a CV and short covering letter outlining your interest in the role.
• Applicants are also encouraged to include examples of social media content, writing or digital projects they have contributed to.
• Interviews will take place at White Cube Bermondsey in April 2026.

Deadline
Closing date for applications is 5:30pm on Friday 1st May 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

(Please note we are currently unable to offer sponsorship nor guarantee future sponsorship opportunities for this role).

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.