Bureau & VIP Associate

Position: Bureau & VIP Associate

Type of Position: Full-time position based in New York City

Report to: Project Manager

Start Date: Jan 5, 2026

Compensation: $45,000-$55,000

Independent is looking for an Associate to work on two exciting, growing initiatives: VIP Relations and the Independent Bureau Press Room. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to work across our entire gallery, collector, press, and institutional client base. It is a perfect position for an intellectually curious candidate looking to expand their knowledge of the commercial and curatorial art world and the players within it.

• Support VIP Leadership on all Independent fairs and events
• Work with project management, ticketing, and database software to ensure data integrity and success across the organization
• Work with galleries and the press to build and maintain the Independent Bureau Press Room
• Support Museum Relations
• Collaborate across teams on common goals 
• General administrative tasks 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Arts Administration, Arts Journalism, or related field
• Demonstrable knowledge of contemporary and 20th Century art
• 1 years of relevant experience working across client services or media relations within the art world
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven, event-oriented environments, including occasional evenings/weekends

Nice to have 

• Prior experience working in an art fair, biennial, or large-scale exhibition setting
• Basic knowledge of ticketing software platforms and database management
• Understanding of press operations, editorial workflows, and media engagement

About Independent 

Independent is a mission driven organization that serves galleries, collectors, and institutions internationally. Originally established in 2010 with a collective art exhibition at the former Dia Center for the Arts, we now produce two landmark shows (Independent and Independent 20th Century), run an invite-only press room for vetted arts writers (Independent Bureau), publish editorial features and scholarship, and program a range of research based initiatives that bring together leading artists, gallerists, curators, and thought leaders. As curatorial and artistic directors of our critically acclaimed shows, we are active influencers of the New York and global art landscapes. For more information, please visit https://www.independenthq.com/about.

Independent is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, please email a resume and brief cover letter to Eunice Zhong eunice@independenthq.com.