Executive Editor, Marketing
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.
The Role
The world's leading auction house, Christie's, is currently seeking an Executive Editor, Americas to join their content team in New York. Reporting to the Head of Marketing Americas (interim to the CMO), with a dotted line to the Global Head of Content, they work closely with the Americas marketing strategy, social media and video teams as well as the department specialists teams, and in collaboration with their editorial counterparts in other regions. This fast-paced dynamic role will oversee all written editorial products for the Americas division. They will be responsible for developing and overseeing editorial processes, managing a team of writers and editors, and creating world-class written content, in concert with the strategy laid out by the Global Head of Content. Christie's editorial leverages the company's inherent stories through access to incredible artworks, 'behind the scenes' with experts, and unique partnerships.
Specific duties & responsibilities will include but are not limited to
Work across a diverse range of fine art and luxury categories to find and develop engaging editorial stories
Collaborate with video, social media, and marketing strategy teams to develop best-in-class content campaigns for key calendar moments
Approve the content, design, style, and tone of features
Manage daily trafficking and scheduling across editorial, visuals, and production for fast-paced NY based editorial team
Own and update department calendar: build out, prioritize, and communicate deadlines and publishing cadences across matrixed and global teams
Ensure timely publication to strategically align with marketing, press and pre-and post-sale deadlines
Lead the America’s contribution to Christie’s weekly Online Magazine
Recruit and develop writers, editors, and other editorial positions
Partner with finance to develop and manage budgets for the editorial team
Partner with global editorial and copy teams to ensure consistency of voice across Christie’s website
Demonstrate a strong understanding of art, luxury, and cultural trends to develop and produce editorial stories that demonstrate Christie’s leadership within the larger cultural conversation
Write and edit stories as needed
Analyze data and drive engagement through evergreen and dedicated sale content
Work closely with the global content team to set and deliver the future year-to-year strategy for the brand's editorial division
The Candidate
Minimum of 7 years of editorial experience at fast-paced auction house, gallery, museum, digital publication or agency
Demonstrated experience in art journalism, including a driving interest in unearthing consumer needs through data analysis
Exceptional project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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
Highly proficient with software and other tools used for editing, reviewing, uploading, and transferring manuscripts and promotional materials
Familiarity with using a CMS
A passion for the art world online, and knowledge or interest in relevant art-related digital platforms
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple functional teams
Demonstrated ability to remain calm in stressful situations and creatively problem solve
For editorial features and video, visit:
https://www.christies.com/features
The Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (On average, Christie’s pays 80% of total premiums)
401(k) Savings Plan – Christie’s provides a matching contribution up to 5% (subject to IRS limits)
Life Insurance - 3x base salary (100% paid by Christie’s)
Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie’s)
Generous time-off and leave policies; including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks.
Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $600 per year
Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan
Commuter Benefits - Pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie’s contribution of $21 per month
Back Up Child & Elder Care – up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons
CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Day- Each employee receives one paid day per year to dedicate their time to a charity of their choice.
Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits
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: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00