Public Relations Director, Luxury Portfolio

About the role

Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is seeking an experienced Public Relations executive to join its Americas team, based at its flagship galleries in Rockefeller Center.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective media campaigns, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative storytelling approaches.
• Secure a high volume of earned media coverage that supports the promotional goals of each department in the portfolio.
• Closely choreograph media campaigns for maximum outreach.
• Develop and drive trend- and data-based collecting stories and create strategic plans for building the media profiles of key specialists and executives.
• Plan and oversee media interviews, press previews, media events and speaking engagements for each collecting area within the Luxury portfolio.
• Expand and develop relationships with key journalists on behalf of the portfolio group.
• Coordinate closely with related marketing functions to create integrated campaigns.
• Act as a qualified spokesperson on behalf of the company when required.

Requirements

• Degree in journalism, communications, public relations or equivalent field; or an undergraduate degree with at least five (5) years of related work experience, preferably within the consumer luxury industry.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills, strong organizational and project management skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach required.
• Knowledge of basic Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as image editing, online video editing and social media apps required.
• Familiarity with media databases and analysis tools and ability to learn Christie’s proprietary systems required.

Qualifications

• Minimal travel required, and mainly within the Americas.

Skills

• Must enjoy working in a fast-paced, creative environment with multiple projects at once.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (On average, Christie’s pays 80% of total premiums).
• 401(k) Savings Plan – Christie’s provides a matching contribution up to 5% (subject to IRS limits).
• Life Insurance - 3x base salary (100% paid by Christie’s).
• Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie’s).
• Generous time-off and leave policies; including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $600 per year.
• Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan.
• Commuter Benefits - Pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie’s contribution of $21 per month.
• Back Up Child & Elder Care – up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons.
• CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Day- Each employee receives one paid day per year to dedicate their time to a charity of their choice.
• Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits.

Pay

Closing Date: July 10th, 2026

Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and overtime pay.