Sotheby's Institute of Art
Head of Editorial, North America & Europe
Sotheby's Institute of Art, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Head of Editorial, North America & Europe — Join to apply for the Head of Editorial, North America & Europe role at Sotheby’s Institute of Art. Responsibilities
Assign, edit, and publish articles appearing on Sothebys.com. Our goal is to help a qualified audience understand and appreciate the art and luxury space, and make purchasing decisions accordingly. Story types include: Articles highlighting forthcoming auctions and buy-now marketplace opportunities Articles highlighting evergreen topics of interest in the worlds of art and luxury (e.g. How to Collect Rolex) Articles highlighting cultural trends that somehow have a Sotheby’s angle (e.g. Saltburn, quiet luxury) Articles reporting auction results and analyzing market trends Manage the editorial calendar for the New York, London, and Paris offices, which comprise hundreds of auctions and selling exhibitions per year. Orchestrate the weekly Sotheby’s Selects email newsletter and report on performance; collaborate with Growth to optimize future newsletters. Build, line-edit and proofread articles in the Content Management System (CMS). Implement our SEO strategy, which may include managing junior writers focused on search. Translate departmental goals into Editorial strategies with measurable performance results; achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics; report progress. Build and maintain strong working relationships with fine art and luxury specialists; assist with copywriting across the organization (print collateral, in-gallery material, and auction scripts). Partner with the Head of Editorial, Asia to ensure a unified editorial strategy; collaborate with Video, Social, Photography and other departments to maintain a unified content strategy. Ideal Experience & Competencies
8+ years of experience with superb writing and editing skills. While this is primarily an editing role, you should be able and willing to write when needed. Deep knowledge of the fine-art and/or luxury worlds. At least one is mandatory; both are preferred. Experience commissioning, budgeting and managing an extensive network of freelance writers, curators, and other art/luxury experts. Confident pitch and presentation skills. Strong problem-solving, analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to translate findings into actions that drive business outcomes. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex projects with ambiguity. Eagerness to experiment with emerging technologies. Fundamental visual layout skills — understanding where photos should go and how captions should read. Mastery of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Proficiency with Content Management Systems (CMS) and Analytics tools (e.g. Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics); Google Suite (Docs, Sheets). Requirements
Ability to work onsite Monday through Thursday. Bachelor’s degree or higher in art history, journalism, English, communications, or related field. A quick wit, a sense of humor, boundless creativity, and a strong point of view. Salary & Benefits
The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $100,000-$135,000. In addition to base salary, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on factors including skills, training, experience, education, and applicable licensure or certifications; market and organizational factors are also considered. Privacy & Equal Opportunity
To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the US, please click here. To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the UK, Hong Kong, France and Switzerland, please click here. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Head of Editorial, North America & Europe — Join to apply for the Head of Editorial, North America & Europe role at Sotheby’s Institute of Art. Responsibilities
Assign, edit, and publish articles appearing on Sothebys.com. Our goal is to help a qualified audience understand and appreciate the art and luxury space, and make purchasing decisions accordingly. Story types include: Articles highlighting forthcoming auctions and buy-now marketplace opportunities Articles highlighting evergreen topics of interest in the worlds of art and luxury (e.g. How to Collect Rolex) Articles highlighting cultural trends that somehow have a Sotheby’s angle (e.g. Saltburn, quiet luxury) Articles reporting auction results and analyzing market trends Manage the editorial calendar for the New York, London, and Paris offices, which comprise hundreds of auctions and selling exhibitions per year. Orchestrate the weekly Sotheby’s Selects email newsletter and report on performance; collaborate with Growth to optimize future newsletters. Build, line-edit and proofread articles in the Content Management System (CMS). Implement our SEO strategy, which may include managing junior writers focused on search. Translate departmental goals into Editorial strategies with measurable performance results; achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics; report progress. Build and maintain strong working relationships with fine art and luxury specialists; assist with copywriting across the organization (print collateral, in-gallery material, and auction scripts). Partner with the Head of Editorial, Asia to ensure a unified editorial strategy; collaborate with Video, Social, Photography and other departments to maintain a unified content strategy. Ideal Experience & Competencies
8+ years of experience with superb writing and editing skills. While this is primarily an editing role, you should be able and willing to write when needed. Deep knowledge of the fine-art and/or luxury worlds. At least one is mandatory; both are preferred. Experience commissioning, budgeting and managing an extensive network of freelance writers, curators, and other art/luxury experts. Confident pitch and presentation skills. Strong problem-solving, analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to translate findings into actions that drive business outcomes. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and lead complex projects with ambiguity. Eagerness to experiment with emerging technologies. Fundamental visual layout skills — understanding where photos should go and how captions should read. Mastery of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Proficiency with Content Management Systems (CMS) and Analytics tools (e.g. Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics); Google Suite (Docs, Sheets). Requirements
Ability to work onsite Monday through Thursday. Bachelor’s degree or higher in art history, journalism, English, communications, or related field. A quick wit, a sense of humor, boundless creativity, and a strong point of view. Salary & Benefits
The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $100,000-$135,000. In addition to base salary, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on factors including skills, training, experience, education, and applicable licensure or certifications; market and organizational factors are also considered. Privacy & Equal Opportunity
To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the US, please click here. To view our Candidate Privacy Notice for the UK, Hong Kong, France and Switzerland, please click here. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership/union status, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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