Copywriter (Temp), Marketing
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 while 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.
The Role
The Copywriter is responsible for writing copy for multi-channel marketing communications and campaigns that support Christie’s auctions worldwide.
Specific duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to
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Write or edit copy with an accessible authority that reflects Christie’s brand voice and adheres to house style
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Ensure that creative concepts and copy align with agreed campaign objectives and key messages
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Ideate for integrated marketing campaigns across channels, including email, digital and print advertising, events, direct mail, website, proposals, exhibition and social media
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Ensure that format and diction are appropriate for the platform in which it appears
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Receive and implement feedback from manager and specialist departments
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Collaborate with designers to create a complete product that conveys a clear message or tells an engaging story
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Liaise with key internal business contacts including account managers and specialists
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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
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Serve as a proofreader throughout a project’s evolution to ensure factual and grammatical accuracy and formatting consistency
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Remain up to date on wider art market news, trends, voices, etc. outside of Christie’s
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All other tasks as assigned by manager
The Candidate
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Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Art History or related field
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Relevant experience in the art and/or luxury market, creative agency, publishing, communications or related field
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Excellent research and writing skills, including exceptional grammar and attention to detail
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Enthusiastic about art and the art market
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A willingness to learn about and adopt Christie’s brand strategy and objectives
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A knack for finding new and varied communication approaches to inspire clients about art, antiques and collectibles
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Strong communication skills and an ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
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Takes direction and can pivot as needed
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Self-motivated and a natural collaborator
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Excellent general IT skills
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.
Hourly: $25.00 - $28.00