Sports Catalog Writer & Researcher

Sotheby's Institute of Art; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Sotheby’s Institute of Art in New York is seeking a Writer & Researcher to join its Sports team. This full-time role supports research, writing and fact-checking of content across the department, focusing on information presented within Sports auction lots.

The successful candidate will research history behind lots, turn it into clear copy, and learn cataloguing standards while growing responsibility over time.

Formación

• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in writing, research, editing, journalism or a related field.
• Strong writing and research skills demonstrated through professional, internship, academic, journalistic or comparable experience.
• Excellent written English and the ability to turn research into clear, engaging and concise copy.
• Strong attention to detail and an interest in fact-checking and accuracy.
• Good editorial judgment and an instinct for identifying the details that make a story or object interesting.
• Ability to learn and consistently apply an established tone, style and cataloguing process.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Strong interest in sports, sports history or sports memorabilia.
• Experience in writing, journalism, publishing, editorial, research, sports media, sports memorabilia or collectibles preferred.
• Auction house, cataloguing or research experience helpful but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience

Responsabilidades

• Research and write catalogue content for Sports property, including catalogue notes, property descriptions, provenance and authentication information, condition reports and other client-facing lot content.
• 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.
• Fact-check and proofread catalogue and editorial content, verifying key details and flagging inconsistencies or areas requiring further research.
• Inspect property and prepare condition reports, working with Specialists and other members of the team where needed.
• Support broader Sports content including sale and lot overview pages, editorial features, press materials, website content and social copy.
• Work within established cataloguing, research and fact-checking processes and provide feedback to ensure work meets Sotheby’s standards.
• Work closely with Specialists and colleagues across Editorial, Marketing, Press, Social, Photography and other support departments to meet catalogue and publication deadlines.

Conocimientos

Writing & research

Editing

Journalism

Strong English

Storytelling

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Sotheby’s Institute of Art in New York is seeking a Writer & Researcher to join its Sports team. This full-time role supports research, writing and fact-checking of content across the department, focusing on information presented within Sports auction lots.

The successful candidate will research history behind lots, turn it into clear copy, and learn cataloguing standards while growing responsibility over time.