Senior Researcher and Writer

M S Rau, LLC•New Orleans, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Researcher and Writer serves as one of the company's primary authorities on the historical narratives, provenance, artistic significance, and market relevance of M.S. Rau's inventory. This role combines advanced research, scholarly analysis, luxury marketing, and strategic storytelling to create compelling content that supports sales, strengthens brand authority, educates clients, and enhances the collector experience. Working closely with gallery leadership, sales professionals, marketing teams, and outside experts, this individual will transform complex research into engaging narratives that inspire confidence, drive acquisition decisions, and reinforce M.S. Rau's position as a global leader in the art, jewelry and object marketplace. This position is ideal for a highly intellectual, naturally curious professional who is not only extremely organized but also possesses exceptional writing ability, a passion for history and art, and the ability to communicate sophisticated subject matter to both experts and collectors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Art History, History, Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing, or a related field
5+ years of professional research and writing experience or work experience in a related field
Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and communication skills
Strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, engaging narratives
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Decisiveness with the ability to prioritize effectively and avoid overworking tasks beyond their value
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital research tools
Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Art History, Museum Studies, History, or a related field
Experience researching fine art, antiques, jewelry, luxury goods, or historical artifacts
Knowledge of provenance research and archival research methodologies
Experience writing for luxury brands, galleries, museums, auction houses, or cultural institutions
Familiarity with art market trends and collecting categories
Experience with AI-assisted research tools, content management systems, or Adobe Creative Suite
Curatorial, exhibition, or museum-related experience

Responsibilities

Conduct original research on fine art, antiques, jewelry, decorative arts, historical artifacts, and historical collectibles
Investigate provenance, artist histories, historical context, exhibition history, and market significance
Develop compelling product descriptions, essays, sales materials, and educational content that support inventory acquisitions and client engagement
Translate scholarly research into persuasive, trustworthy storytelling for catalogs, advertising, websites, blogs, email campaigns, and media publications
Support sales professionals with research briefs, educational materials, and client-facing content
Contribute to exhibitions, catalog production, webinars, video scripts, and other special projects
Use research databases, archives, modern tools, and AI-assisted resources responsibly while maintaining rigorous accuracy standards
Collaborate with internal experts and outside specialists to validate research findings
Manage complex research projects and maintain organized research records, content libraries, and institutional knowledge
Ensure all published content reflects the highest standards of accuracy, credibility, and brand excellence