Assistant Manager, Communications (Aug to Dec 2026; Jan to May 2027)

The company

Christie’s, the world-leading art and luxury business, is an incredibly exciting and enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Departments or in our operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 260-year-old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement, Innovation & Respect. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do, and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business.    

The role

The Assistant Manager, Communications works closely with the wider Communications & Content team in Hong Kong. The role will focus primarily on the development of professional English and Chinese copy, ensuring quality and accuracy across various platforms, including but not limited to corporate statements, corporate narratives, press releases, press interview Q&As, and marketing materials. The role will also support the wider communications team on a range of press activities and media events.

Specific duties & responsibilities will include but are not limited to

• Drive, write, and proof compelling press releases for corporate and sale announcements – including on an object level and for overall sale lineups across 20th/21st Century Art, Asian Art and Luxury
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders, including specialist departments, to develop press releases and meet announcement deadlines
• Assist in the development of powerful corporate narratives to support the business’ strategic direction, ensuring narratives are seamlessly woven into Christie’s external communications
• Interpret business results data to develop and support corporate narratives, using the company’s internal tools and working together with appropriate teams.
• Compose talking points, scripts, speeches, and Q&As for Senior Executives and Specialists for media interviews, press conferences, VIP events, etc., ensuring accuracy and appropriate tone of voice – providing clear and concise in-person and written briefings as required.
• Working with the communications team to drive general corporate and sale communications and publicise Christie’s events, including Asia auctions, exhibitions, tours, and previews.
• Support on handling media enquiries, pitching and facilitating interviews, and other ad hoc media-related tasks.
• Monitor and compile market news and competitor news coverage for reporting.
• Support the wider Marketing team on the development and editing of compelling English content for Christie’s website, social media, external client communications, etc.

The candidate

• Exceptional (native level) written/verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese
• Bachelor degree level; Marketing Communications/Art History/related disciplines is an advantage
• A minimum of 5-6 years of copywriting and public relations experience at an auction house, art/luxury organisation, media relations agency, or related industry
• Solid analytical and numerical skills with good business sense and sound judgment on corporate issues
• Commitment to producing work of the highest standard and level of accuracy
• Hong Kong and Asia-region media relationships would be a strong advantage (across art, culture, finance and lifestyle press)
• Strong team player with solid relationship building and people skills, able to work with diverse internal/external parties, and across departments
• Demonstrated ability in handling multiple deadlines and prioritizing, capable of working well in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in art and luxury is preferred
• Tentative contract period: 3 August 2026 to 18 December 2026 ; 4 January 2027 to 14 May 2027