Junior Sports Writer

The role

This person will research, write, and fact-check content for the Sports department. They will focus on information for Sports auction lots and develop stories around individual properties.

What you will do

• Research and write catalogue content for Sports property
• Develop the story around individual lots
• Conduct detailed research using internal and external sources
• Fact-check and proofread catalogue and editorial content
• Inspect property and prepare condition reports
• Support broader Sports content including sale pages and social copy
• Work within established cataloguing and research processes
• Work with Specialists and colleagues across various departments to meet deadlines

Required qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in writing, research, editing, journalism or a related field
• Strong writing and research skills
• Excellent written English
• Strong attention to detail
• Good editorial judgment
• Ability to learn and apply an established tone, style and cataloguing process
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interest in sports, sports history or sports memorabilia
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience

Nice to have

• Experience in writing, journalism, publishing, editorial, research, sports media, sports memorabilia or collectibles
• Auction house, cataloguing or research experience

Benefits

• competitive benefits package

About the company

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s promotes access and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions, private sales and retail. The company has a global network of specialists spanning 40 countries.