The Company

Christie’s, the world’s largest art business, is an incredibly exciting and enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our specialist art departments or in our more operational-focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this over 250-year-old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age-old values; Respect, Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement and Innovation. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business.

Why this role matters

The Copywriter is responsible for writing copy for multi-channel marketing communications and campaigns that support Christie’s auctions worldwide.

How you will make an impact

• Write or edit copy with an accessible authority that reflects Christie’s brand voice and adheres to house style

• Ideate for integrated marketing campaigns across channels, including email, digital and print advertising, events, direct mail, website, proposals, exhibition and social media

• Brainstorm taglines, auction/collection titles, treatments and video scripts

• Craft key messaging for campaigns and internal presentations

• Daily communications and tracking timelines on Monday.com

• Ensure that creative concepts and copy align with agreed campaign objectives and strategy

• Ensure that format and diction are appropriate for the platform in which it appears

• Receive and implement feedback from manager and specialist departments

• Collaborate with designers and video producers to create a complete product that conveys a clear message or tells an engaging story

• Participate in presentations when necessary

• Liaise with key internal business contacts including marketing managers, editorial team and specialists

• Research, when necessary, using a culmination of literary sources, internet research, specialist knowledge, interviews, etc. and distill information into copy which is relevant, engaging and has a clear call to action

• Serve as a proofreader throughout a project’s evolution to ensure factual and grammatical accuracy and formatting consistency

• Remain up to date on wider art market news, trends, voices, etc. outside of Christie’s

• All other tasks as assigned by manager

What you will bring to the team

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Art History or related field

• Relevant experience in the art and/or luxury market, creative agency, publishing, communications or related field

• Excellent research and writing skills, including exceptional grammar and attention to detail

• Enthusiastic about art and the art market

• A willingness to learn about and adopt Christie’s brand strategy and objectives

• A knack for finding new and varied communication approaches to inspire clients about art, luxury and collectibles

• Strong communication skills, with an openness to take direction and pivot as needed

• Strong administrative skills, with an ability to juggle multiple projects with tight deadlines

• Business judgment

• Self-motivated and a natural collaborator

• Excellent general IT skills

Additional Information

• This temporary position has a baseline schedule of 40 hours a week, 5 days a week, with both in-office and remote hybrid flexibility

Christie’s, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie’s Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces.

*Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.

Salary : $25 - $28