Editorial Writer (Temporary, Maternity Cover)

Contract End Date: February 27, 2026

The Company

Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & 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 & 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 world's leading auction house, Christie's, is currently seeking a Features Writer to join their NY-based editorial team. Reporting to the Managing Editor, Americas and working closely with editorial, video, production, and social teams, this fast-paced dynamic role will serve as the focus on all written editorial stories for the fine art categories within the Americas. They will be responsible for developing and writing engaging articles on deadline.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Work across all categories to engage department specialists, find and develop editorial stories 

• Write engaging articles across a wide array of categories, including single object features and thematic stories  Ideate and develop new and evergreen stories to live on Christie’s website 

• Conduct insightful interviews with specialists and artworld luminaries for use in stories and stand-alone editorial pieces 

• Utilize SEO best practices to optimize searchability 

• Support the weekly creation of Christie’s weekly Going Once newsletter with stories

• Edit and fact-check stories to ensure accuracy 

• Ensure timely publication to strategically align with marketing, press and pre-and post-sale deadlines 

• Partner closely with production team by prepping stories or publication 

• Update existing content with new information as needed 

• Light image research work if required ad hoc

What You Will Bring To The Team

• 3-5 years in a similar role at fast-paced auction house, gallery, museum, digital publication or agency 

• Demonstrated art historical knowledge, from classics through contemporary art 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

• Strong editing skill a plus 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail  

• Team player with a proven ability to juggle multiple projects while adhering to tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment   

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple functional teams  

• Demonstrated ability to remain calm in stressful situations and creatively problem solve 

• Ability to maintain confidential information

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.

Job Application Closing Date: August 1, 2025

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

Compensation Range

Hourly: $30.00 - $35.00