Specialist, Pop Culture | Comic Books & Original Comic Art

Rago Auctions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Safe Harbor 401(k) with 3% company

Basic life insurance

18 days personal time off + 10 company

Parental Leave & EAP

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Rago/Wright, a network of six original auction brands, is seeking a Pop Culture Specialist (Comic Books & Original Comic Art) to grow Landry Pop Auctions (LPA). You’ll source consignments, build relationships with collectors and dealers, and guide properties through the auction process.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of comics and original art, sourcing/brokering experience, and strong negotiation skills. Some travel and after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of vintage and modern comics and original comic art.
• Experience buying, selling, sourcing, brokering, or consigning comics or original art; auction/collectibles experience a plus.
• Ability to build relationships with collectors and dealers and identify strong consignment opportunities.
• Strong communication, research, organization, and negotiation skills.
• Comfort using inventory and business software; willingness to travel and occasional evenings/weekends.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; relevant experience and results valued more.

Responsibilities

• Source comic book and original art consignments through outreach, visits, and events.
• Build relationships with collectors, dealers, and consignors to generate new and repeat business.
• Research market values and comparables to support auction estimates and negotiations.
• Identify market trends and opportunities to grow LPA’s comic book and original art categories.
• Manage consignor relationships and intake with accurate property details and documentation.
• Collaborate with cataloguing, photography, shipping, and operations to move property through the auction process and meet deadlines.
• Support inventory reviews, collection visits, previews, auctions, conventions, and events as needed.
• Respond to buyer and seller inquiries and review specialist information for auction presentations.

Skills

Comic knowledge

Sourcing/brokering experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Inventory software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Specialist, Pop Culture | Comic Books & Original Comic Art

Location: Flexible, New York City or Massachusetts preferred

Do you geek out over comics, obsess over original comic art, and have a sixth sense for spotting pop culture gold? If you know the market, connect naturally with collectors, and love uncovering the next great find, this could be the next chapter in your story.

Rago/Wright, a network of six original auction brands, is seeking a junior to mid-level Specialist, Pop Culture (Comic Books & Original Comic Art) to help grow Landry Pop Auctions (LPA). In this role, you’ll source consignments, build relationships with collectors, dealers, and consignors, and guide property through the auction process. An established industry network is a plus, but we also welcome candidates with relevant experience and the potential to grow.

At LPA, we live and breathe comic books, original art, trading cards, video games, toys, and pop culture collectibles, bringing both iconic and unexpected finds to auction with expertise, energy, and plenty of personality.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture:

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive compensation of $60,000–$100,000 annually, depending on qualifications, experience and skillset. We also offer an extensive benefits package that includes:

• Eligible for annual performance bonus
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with 3% company contribution
• Basic life insurance (covered by us)
• 18 days of paid personal time off and 10 company holidays per year, including an end of year office closure
• Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program and Commuter Benefits Program

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

To thrive/succeed as the Pop Culture Specialist you should have:

• Working knowledge of vintage and modern comic books and original comic art, including grading, creators, and market values
• Experience buying, selling, sourcing, brokering, or consigning comics or original art; auction or collectibles industry experience is a plus
• Ability to build relationships with collectors and dealers and identify strong consignment opportunities
• Strong communication, research, organization, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfort using inventory and business software, with the flexibility to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; relevant experience, market knowledge, and demonstrated results are valued more

Your responsibilities as the Pop Culture Specialist will include:

• Source comic book and original art consignments through outreach, referrals, collection visits, and industry events
• Build relationships with collectors, dealers, and consignors to generate new and repeat business
• Research market values and comparables, supporting auction estimates, proposals, and consignment negotiations
• Identify market trends and opportunities to grow LPA’s comic book and original comic art categories
• Manage consignor relationships and intake, ensuring property details and documentation are accurate and clients are kept informed
• Partner with cataloguing, photography, shipping, and operations to move property smoothly through the auction processand meet deadlines
• Support inventory reviews, collection visits, previews, auctions, conventions, and other events as needed
• Respond to buyer and seller inquiries and review specialist information for auction presentations

Additional Requirements:

Occasional travel, including conventions, and occasional night and weekend work may be required.

If you geek out over comics, obsess over vintage action figures, have a sixth sense for spotting pop culture gold, and know your way around social media and video content creation, this could be the next step of your story.

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.