Cataloger - Entertainment

Heritage Auctions, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) Savings Plan

Onsite gym with personal trainer

Job summary

Heritage Auctions, Inc. invites applications for a full-time Cataloger – Entertainment to research, verify provenance, and craft engaging catalog narratives for featured memorabilia. You will identify items, document condition, and develop stories that connect objects to their history and culture.

The role requires strong writing, research and proofreading skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work closely with Consignment Directors and Marketing to support auction promotion.

Qualifications

• Strong research, writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Interest in music and entertainment history and memorabilia.
• Excellent attention to detail when examining items and preparing catalog entries.
• Able to translate research into engaging descriptions for collectors.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and catalog music and entertainment memorabilia with provenance.
• Write clear, compelling catalog descriptions communicating significance and features.
• Examine items and prepare accurate condition reports.
• Collaborate with Consignment Directors to develop narratives and essays.
• Support authentication by gathering research and coordinating with specialists.
• Respond to client inquiries with professional documentation and context.
• Proofread and edit catalog entries for accuracy and grammar.
• Assist with catalog production and coordinate with Marketing for promotions.
• Participate in auction previews and assist clients and colleagues.

Skills

Research skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Music history

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

Build your career with Heritage Auctions, the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, Heritage Auctions has spent five decades connecting collectors with extraordinary objects and the stories behind them. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices across the United States and around the world, Heritage serves more than 50 auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Entertainment, Historical, Jewelry, Fine and Decorative Art, Luxury Accessories, Wine, and many more. Join a collaborative, fast-paced company where curiosity is valued, expertise is celebrated, and every day offers an opportunity to work with remarkable pieces of history and culture.

SUMMARY

The Cataloger – Entertainment researches and writes accurate, engaging catalog descriptions for entertainment and music memorabilia. Working closely with Consignment Directors, this role identifies items, documents condition, researches provenance, and develops narratives that communicate each item’s history and significance. The ideal candidate brings strong research and writing skills, identifying movie prop and costume construction, attention to detail and a passion for entertainment history

LOCATION

South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, at the northwest corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane.

SCHEDULE

This is a fulltime onsite position with overtime opportunities available

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Onsite gym with access to a personal trainer

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and catalog music and entertainment memorabilia, verifying relevant historical details and supporting documentation.
• Write clear, compelling catalog descriptions that convey each item’s significance, provenance, and distinguishing features.
• Examine and identify items and prepare accurate, concise condition reports.
• Collaborate with Consignment Directors to develop detailed narratives and catalog essays for featured items.
• Support authentication efforts by gathering research, reviewing documentation, and coordinating with department specialists.
• Respond professionally to client inquiries regarding cataloged items, condition, and historical context.
• Proofread and edit catalog entries and essays for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and grammar.
• Assist with catalog production and coordinate with Marketing to support auction promotion.
• Participate in auction previews and auctions, providing item information and assisting clients and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Knowledge of or a strong interest in music and entertainment history and memorabilia.
• Excellent attention to detail when examining objects, verifying information, and preparing catalog entries.
• Ability to translate research into engaging, accessible descriptions for a collector audience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet auction deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Professional communication and customer service skills.
• A positive, collaborative approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment with deadline-driven auction schedules.
• Ability to safely handle and move items weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Heritage Auctions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including women, minorities, veterans, older workers, and individuals with disabilities.