Full-Time

Head of Editorial

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Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s

1,001-5,000 employees

Auction house for fine art

Real Estate
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$100k - $135kAnnually

+ Discretionary Bonus

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Editing & Proofreading
Content & Writing
Copywriting
Required Skills
SEO
Data Analysis
Google Analytics
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience demonstrating superb writing and editing skills. While this is primarily an editing role, you should be able and willing (and excited!) to write when needed.
  • Deep knowledge of the fine-art and/or luxury worlds. At least one is mandatory. Both are preferred.
  • Experience commissioning, budgeting and managing an extensive network of freelance writers, curators, and other art/luxury experts who can contribute to our website.
  • Confident pitch and presentation skills.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical and quantitative skills. Ability to synthesize findings into tangible actions that help drive business outcomes.
  • Strong organizational skills. A demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex projects with a high degree of ambiguity.
  • Eagerness to experiment with emerging technologies.
  • Fundamental visual layout skills – understanding where photos should go and how captions should read.
  • Mastery of Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
  • Fluency with: Content Management Systems (CMS), Analytics tools (e.g. Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics), Google Suite (e.g. Docs, Sheets)
  • Ability to work onsite Monday through Thursday.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in art history, journalism, English, communications, or related field.
  • A quick wit, a sense of humor, a boundless creativity, and a strong point of view.
Responsibilities
  • Assign, edit, and publish articles appearing on Sothebys.com. Our goal is to help a qualified audience understand and appreciate the art and luxury space, and make purchasing decisions accordingly. Story types include: Articles highlighting forthcoming auctions and buy-now marketplace opportunities, Articles highlighting evergreen topics of interest in the worlds of art and luxury (e.g. How to Collect Rolex), Articles highlighting cultural trends that somehow have a Sotheby’s angle (e.g. Saltburn, quiet luxury), Articles reporting auction results and analyzing market trends.
  • Manage the editorial calendar for the New York, London, and Paris offices, which comprise hundreds of auctions and selling exhibitions per year.
  • Orchestrate the weekly Sotheby’s Selects email newsletter. Report on performance and – in partnership with our Growth team – optimize future newsletters accordingly.
  • Build, line-edit and proofread these articles in our Content Management System (CMS).
  • Implement our SEO strategy, which may include managing junior writers focused on search.
  • Distill departmental goals into Editorial strategies with measurable performance results. Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual performance metrics based on those strategies – reporting on your progress along the way.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships, based on trust and mutual respect, with fine art and luxury specialists.
  • Assist with copywriting across organization as needed, including print collateral, in-gallery material, and auction scripts.
  • Partner with the Head of Editorial, Asia to ensure a unified editorial strategy.
  • Partner with Video, Social, Photography and other departments to ensure a unified content strategy.

Sotheby's is a global auction house that focuses on selling fine art, luxury items, and collectibles. It serves a variety of clients, including private collectors and investors, by organizing both live and online auctions, as well as offering private sales for direct transactions. Sotheby's makes money through commissions on sales and fees for appraisals. The company is distinguished by its expertise in valuing rare items and providing online estimates to potential sellers. Auctions are held in major cities worldwide, attracting a diverse audience of bidders. Sotheby's also curates special collections and offers private sales for clients seeking a more exclusive experience.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$4M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1744

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
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What makes Sotheby’s unique

  • Sotheby's offers both live and online auctions, catering to diverse client preferences.
  • The company provides private sales for clients seeking privacy and exclusivity in transactions.
  • Sotheby's expertise in valuing rare items attracts a global audience of bidders.

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