Copyright Researcher, Christie’s – NY
Christie’s is seeking a Copyright Researcher for its Post-War and Contemporary Art department. This position is located in New York, NY.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Duties include but are not limited to the following):
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Duties include but are not limited to the following):
- Recognize all levels of copyright required for clearance
- Requesting copyright permission for all necessary uses
- Tracking all requests and following up with rights holders
- Researching contact information for rights holders
- Ordering high-res images from image libraries
- Writing of image captions and ensuring usage of all relevant taglines
- Basic knowledge of copyright useful but not required
- Familiarity with Post-War and Contemporary Art
- Well-structured and detail-oriented
- Good communication skills
- Discretion with sensitive and confidential information
- Proficiency in Excel
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to work well with others and maintain key relationships
- Ability to self-start and efficiently complete tasks, with clear and regular follow up
- Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines
- Ability to work weekends and late nights during peak deadlines