Web Producer at Sotheby’s

London, England, United Kingdom

Sotheby’s Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Art, Luxury, AuctionsIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven web/content production experience using a modern CMS; Brightspot strongly preferred
  • Working knowledge of HTML/CSS for on-page fixes
  • Solid grasp of SEO best practices (on-page, technical basics, structured data, internal linking) and UX patterns
  • Experience with A/B testing tools (e.g. Optimizely) and analytics platforms (Adobe Analytics/Amplitude/GA4)
  • Familiarity with Core Web Vitals and accessibility standards
  • Strong writing and editing skills; impeccable attention to detail; confident communication skills under pressure
  • Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and Figma desirable

Responsibilities

  • Build, publish and update website content, ensuring accuracy, consistency and adherence to brand and editorial standards
  • Work closely with Specialist teams to design and produce engaging content that drives strategic goals
  • Monitor the EMEA sales, exhibition and event calendar and ensure the website is kept up to date
  • Stay up to date with development to CMS processes and workflows
  • Implement SEO best practices: titles, meta, headings, schema/structured data and internal linking
  • Create clear and consistent journeys to auction and product pages
  • Conduct lightweight CRO experiments on page layout, modules and copy and roll wins into future pages
  • Analyse page performance to inform updates and strategic recommendations
  • Interpret data to identify opportunities for optimisation and adjust content accordingly
  • Define requirements in collaboration with the Product team for improvements and new features for the site
  • Collaborate with the wider Marketing team to translate insights into actionable content improvements

Skills

SEO
UX
CRO
CMS
Web Production
Content Management
Structured Data
Schema Markup
Internal Linking
Content Optimization

Sotheby’s

Auction house for fine art

About Sotheby’s

Sotheby's is a global auction house that specializes in selling fine art, luxury items, and collectibles through live and online auctions, as well as private sales. The company provides online estimates to help sellers determine the value of their items, which is a key differentiator from competitors. Sotheby's holds auctions in major cities worldwide, attracting a diverse audience and ensuring a competitive market for high-end items. The goal is to connect buyers and sellers in the luxury market while offering a personalized and discreet experience.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1744Year Founded
$4MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage
Real Estate, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget

Risks

NFT market volatility poses financial risks for Sotheby's digital collectibles sales.
Recent staff layoffs indicate potential financial instability or auction performance downturn.
The $100 million Breuer building acquisition could strain financial resources if unprofitable.

Differentiation

Sotheby's offers both live and online auctions, catering to diverse client preferences.
The company provides private sales for clients seeking privacy and exclusivity in transactions.
Sotheby's expertise in valuing rare items attracts high-end collectors and investors.

Upsides

Sotheby's collaboration with The Luxury Group offers unique luxury auction experiences.
The acquisition of the Breuer building enhances Sotheby's brand and auction venue prestige.
Sotheby's acceptance of cryptocurrency payments attracts crypto-wealthy buyers.

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