Sports Memorabilia Writer & Researcher

Sotheby's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Sotheby’s in New York seeks 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 Sports auction lots.

The ideal candidate will be a strong writer with excellent attention to detail and an interest in sports memorabilia, turning research into clear, engaging copy that communicates why the property matters to collectors. Collaboration with Specialists and editorial staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in writing, research, editing, journalism or a related field.
• Excellent written English and the ability to turn research into clear, engaging copy.
• Strong writing and research skills demonstrated through professional, internship, academic, journalistic or comparable experience.
• Strong editorial judgment and an instinct for identifying details that make a story or object interesting.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Writing

Research

Editing

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Storytelling

Job description

Sotheby’s in New York seeks 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 Sports auction lots.

The ideal candidate will be a strong writer with excellent attention to detail and an interest in sports memorabilia, turning research into clear, engaging copy that communicates why the property matters to collectors. Collaboration with Specialists and editorial staff is essential.