- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Posted
- Oct 13, 2026
About Christie's
Founded in London in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s is a leading international auction house whose heritage spans fine art, decorative arts, jewellery and exceptional collectibles. Through auctions, private sales and digital platforms, it connects collectors with remarkable objects and the expertise that brings their histories to life. As an employer, Christie’s offers career paths across specialist departments, client services, marketing, technology and operations within a global, culturally rich environment. Its work calls for intellectual curiosity, discretion and meticulous attention to detail, appealing to professionals who value scholarship, commercial acumen and the exacting standards of the international art and luxury markets.
Christie’s France is recruiting a full-time Marketing Department Assistant intern for six months, from early January to late June 2027, supporting marketing plans and promotional communications for the Paris office’s 20th- and 21st-century art departments. The role spans advertising, digital channels, creative coordination, event and video projects, and French copywriting with English translation; a school-issued internship agreement is required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Contribute to marketing plans throughout the sales cycle, from pre-sale business-getting strategy to exhibition scenography and communications campaigns.
- Work daily with Christie’s international teams, including colleagues in London, New York and Hong Kong.
- Produce advertisements, email campaigns, letters, invitation cards and exhibition signage.
- Brief graphic designers and e-designers in Paris and London; coordinate creative revisions between specialists and creatives, and ensure internal approval processes are followed.
- Independently manage social media presence, updates to Paris office pages on the website, lobby screen content and competitor monitoring.
- Support occasional projects, including organising photo shoots with the photo studio and participating in video production.
- Write communications materials in French and translate them into English.
Qualifications
- Currently studying at Master 1 or Master 2 level at a communications school, in a university marketing programme, an IEP, a business school or an equivalent institution.
- Previous experience, including a long-term internship.
- General knowledge of the art market is appreciated.
- Fluent English.
- Proficiency with office tools, particularly Excel, Monday and Canva, is an advantage.
- A school-issued internship agreement is required.
Skills
Experience
Previous experience, including a long-term internship; general knowledge of the art market is appreciated.
Education
Currently enrolled in a Master 1 or Master 2 programme at a communications school, in a university marketing programme, an IEP, a business school or an equivalent institution.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Benefits
€900 gross monthly internship stipend; €10 per day in meal vouchers, with €5 covered by Christie’s; reimbursement of 50% of transport costs; opportunity to attend auctions and potentially work as a paddle runner; access to artworks, including museum-quality works, and the opportunity to learn from experts.
Culture
Christie’s workplace culture centres on specialist expertise, intellectual curiosity and a shared appreciation for art and exceptional objects, with discretion and attentive client service shaping its professional environment. Its international auction business brings together specialists and colleagues across disciplines, combining a distinguished heritage with an evolving approach to digital engagement and the global art market.
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