Sotheby's
Senior Sports Writer
New York, United States · Senior · Full-time
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About the role
- Sotheby's is seeking an experienced Writer & Researcher to join its Sports team in New York.
- This full-time role will be responsible for researching, writing and fact-checking content across the department, with a particular focus on the information presented within Sports auction lots.
- The successful candidate will be an exceptional writer and researcher who can identify what makes an object important and turn detailed research into engaging, accessible copy.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Sports cataloguing process from a writing and research perspective, setting and maintaining clear standards for catalogue notes, sourcing, fact-checking, condition reporting and final review.
- Develop and improve workflows for research, writing and quality control, giving the team a consistent structure for producing and reviewing catalogue content.
- Work closely with Specialists and colleagues across Editorial, Marketing, Press, Social, Photography and other support departments to meet catalogue and publication deadlines.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects and 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 professional experience.
Nice to have
- Strong knowledge of sports and sports history preferred.
- Experience in sports media, journalism, publishing, editorial, research, sports memorabilia or collectibles preferred.
Compensation
- The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $70,000-$90,000.
- In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package.
- Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained.
Company info
- A key part of the role will be shaping the story around each lot, understanding the moments, achievements and context that make the property interesting to collectors and communicating that clearly in Sotheby's voice.
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