Sotheby's
Junior Sports Writer
New York, United States · Junior · Internship
Sponsorship not specified$55k-$60kDetected 37 days ago
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About the role
- Sotheby's is seeking a Writer & Researcher to join its Sports team in New York.
- The successful candidate will be a strong writer and researcher with excellent attention to detail and an interest in sports, storytelling and sports memorabilia.
- A key part of the role will be researching the history and context behind individual lots and turning that information into clear, engaging copy that helps communicate why the property is important to collectors.
Responsibilities
- Develop the story around individual lots by researching the players, games, performances, milestones and historical context that help explain the significance and appeal of the property.
- Conduct detailed research using appropriate internal and external sources and maintain accurate supporting information for catalogue content.
- Support broader Sports content including sale and lot overview pages, editorial features, press materials, website content and social copy.
- Work closely with Specialists and colleagues across Editorial, Marketing, Press, Social, Photography and other support departments to meet catalogue and publication deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
Requirements
- Our deep expertise across 70 selling categories is supported by a leading technology platform and a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries.
- Auction house, cataloguing or research experience helpful but not required.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
Compensation
- The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $55,000-$60,000.
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