- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Junior
- Compensation
- $60,000–67,000/year
- Department
- E-Commerce, Digital & Data Analytics
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About Sotheby's
Sotheby’s is an auction house founded in London in 1744. Its specialists work across fine art and collecting categories including jewelry, watches, handbags, wine, design, and classic cars. The house connects collectors through live and online auctions, private sales, and fixed-price purchases. Its work spans specialist research and cataloging, client services, marketing, technology, finance, and operations, supporting the preparation, sale, and movement of objects across its international network.
Sotheby's is hiring a Junior SEO Content Specialist in New York to support search traffic growth for its Luxury Division through SEO strategy, content optimization, keyword analysis, and performance reporting. The proposed base salary is $60,000–$67,000 annually, with offers based on relevant qualifications and other market and organizational factors; eligible candidates may receive a discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package.
Role & Responsibilities
- Assist with keyword-position tracking and analysis across luxury categories, including jewelry, watches, fashion, wine and spirits, sports, books, and science and pop culture, using tools such as SEMrush.
- Support the development and maintenance of SEO performance dashboards in Adobe Analytics to provide insight into content performance.
- Help implement SEO strategies to improve search rankings and organic traffic for Luxury Division landing pages.
- Collaborate with the content marketing team to create, update, and optimize SEO-driven content aligned with category goals and target keywords.
- Write and refine engaging, keyword-optimized evergreen copy using AI tools and existing resources.
- Conduct competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities in the luxury market.
- Help prepare monthly performance updates and strategic priorities for internal stakeholders.
- Keep informed about SEO best practices and trends, particularly in luxury goods and e-commerce.
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of experience in copywriting, SEO copywriting, or a related role, or 1–2 years as an intern in marketing or content writing.
- Passion for the luxury industry and understanding of its dynamics and trends.
- Data-driven and detail-oriented, with the ability to translate analytics into actionable insights.
- Effective communication and strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment; proactive, adaptable, and collaborative.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
- Experience with SEO tools such as SEMrush, Google Analytics, or Adobe Analytics.
- Proven ability to write compelling, optimized content for digital platforms.
- Basic knowledge of content management systems (CMS) and willingness to deepen expertise.
- Familiarity with AI-driven content tools and their applications in SEO.
- Proactive problem-solving approach and eagerness to learn and grow in SEO.
Skills
Experience
1–2 years in copywriting, SEO copywriting, or a related role, or 1–2 years as an intern in marketing or content writing.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 60,000 to USD 67,000 per annum.
Benefits
Eligible candidates may receive a discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package.
Culture
Sotheby’s describes its culture in terms of client service, specialist knowledge, curiosity, collaboration, and ethical conduct. Its careers materials emphasize working across disciplines and encouraging employees to explore internal opportunities.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.