Junior SEO Content Specialist

Location: New York, United States

Base salary: $60,000–$67,000 per year, plus a discretionary bonus and benefits.

Company

Sotheby’s provides auctions, private sales, and retail access to art and luxury objects through a technology platform and a global network spanning 40 countries.

What you will do

• Track and analyze keyword positions for luxury categories using SEMrush.
• Support SEO performance dashboards in Adobe Analytics and prepare monthly performance updates.
• Help implement SEO strategies for Luxury Division landing pages to improve rankings and organic traffic.
• Create, update, and optimize SEO-driven content and write keyword-optimized evergreen copy using AI tools and existing resources.
• Conduct competitive analysis and identify trends and opportunities in the luxury market.
• Collaborate with content marketing stakeholders and support strategic SEO priorities.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in copywriting, SEO copywriting, or a related role, or 1–2 years as a marketing or content-writing intern.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with SEO tools such as SEMrush, Google Analytics, or Adobe Analytics.
• Ability to write compelling, optimized content for digital platforms.
• Basic knowledge of content management systems and willingness to deepen CMS expertise.
• Data-driven, detail-oriented, organized, and able to translate analytics into actionable insights.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, collaborative, and eager to learn and grow in SEO.
• Passion for the luxury industry and understanding of its dynamics and trends.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with AI-driven content tools and their applications in SEO.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive benefits package.
• Discretionary bonus eligibility in addition to base salary.
• Work with the Luxury Division of a renowned global art and luxury brand.
• Equal opportunity employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.