Contributing Writer, Product Descriptions

Goldin is seeking a Contributing Writer, Product Descriptions who will use established industry knowledge to write best-in-class editorial content for its product description pages. The role, which is a freelance/independent contractor position, will describe each item in a way that is accurate, informative, and approachable. Every day at Goldin is different; we quite literally never know what the next amazing collectible will be that will enter our facility. This individual will be an integral part of Goldin’s editorial team, navigating a fast-paced work environment as processes improve, inventory grows, and Goldin scales. Editorial is of the utmost importance for buyers and sellers alike and we are looking for a passionate, detail-oriented, deadline-conscious writer to help us manage our immense inventory of the world’s coolest collectibles.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Generate interest in lots by writing compelling and engaging content
• Ensure lot title and image match and notate any important details that may be missing from the title
• Write detailed descriptions of lots in upcoming auctions adhering to established style and content rules
• Ensure information about lots is accurate and an item’s condition is fully described

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or Communications, or equivalent experience
• 1-2 years writing experience
• Writing experience in collectibles, including sports cards, memorabilia, comics, games, coins, toys, etc. An advanced understanding and proficiency in sports cards is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suites
• Team player, ready to give and receive constructive feedback
• Stickler for meeting deadlines and able to multitask and manage multiple projects at once
• Proficiency in Content and Workflow Management Systems is a plus
• Ability to pass a writing and grammar test
• Ability to provide published writing samples about collectibles

About Goldin

Goldin is the leading collectibles marketplace, serving millions of customers globally. Our business continues to grow at a tremendous rate, having 4Xed in revenue from 2020 to 2021. In 2022, we are aiming to double our revenue, while scaling our operations, technology, growth and content teams. 

We recently joined forces with Collectors Universe, the parent company of PSA, PCGS, and WATA, forming Collectors Holdings which houses all of the brands, including Goldin. Our combined scale offers our company and our teammates even more opportunity for growth. Our vision is to be the trusted destination for Collectors and we are carrying this out by always putting collectors first and hiring the best people to join our team. This is a rare opportunity to join the team of a profitable startup in an exciting market that is experiencing hyper growth, with plenty of room to run.

We are backed by the best investors in the world across media, technology and sports, with the investment being led by D1, Steve Cohen, The Chernin Group, Stripes, Thrive Capital and many more. 

Goldin Auctions is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: Goldin Auctions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Goldin Auctions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Goldin Auctions will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Goldin (Goldin Auctions, LLC) requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.