Research Analyst (Art Market)

About Masterworks

Masterworks is a fintech platform that allows anyone to invest in SEC-qualified shares of multi-million dollar paintings by names like Banksy, Basquiat, and Picasso. We have built a portfolio of over $1.2 billion in world-class artworks, introducing over 1 million individuals to the $2.2 trillion art market.

Masterworks has been covered by The New York Times, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times, and was recognized as one of the Top 50 Startups in the US by LinkedIn. In 2021, we achieved unicorn status with a $110M Series A at a valuation exceeding $1 billion. We are based at 1 World Trade Center in New York City's Financial District.

Why Masterworks?

If you answered "Yes" to any of the below, we'd love to hear from you!

• Are you passionate about democratizing alternative investments?
• Are you interested in working for a disruptive start-up, focused on a new asset class?
• Do you enjoy meaningful work that has a noticeable impact on business performance?

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Research Analyst to own investor education and research communication within the Research & Data Products team. This person will sit at the intersection of art market research and investor communication, translating proprietary data and analysis into accessible, compelling content for a general investor audience.

Team Overview:

The research team consists of the following functions:

1. Data Infrastructure & Reporting - responsible for owning data pipelines, database architecture, and analytical reporting.
2. Data Quality & Operations - owns the integrity of the underlying auction dataset, including repeat-sale pair construction, currency conversion logic, buyer's premium separation, and auction house coverage QA.
3. Quantitative Modeling & ML - index construction, artist ranking models, momentum and acceleration signals, and predictive feature development.
4. Content & Markets - owns investor education content, ideation, and editorial output.

Responsibilities:

• Own the editorial calendar and content pipeline for Masterworks Academy, covering art market education, investing concepts, and platform features
• Write, edit, and publish articles, explainers, guides, and FAQs for prospective and current investors across web and email channels
• Translate research outputs (repeat-sale returns, index data, auction analysis) into accessible content for a general investor audience
• Develop data-driven editorial pieces tied to major auction events at Sotheby's, Christie's, and Phillips
• Support social media content production including post copy, carousels, and data visualizations sourced from internal research
• Establish an ongoing feedback loop with the Head of Research to align content with broader research priorities

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in content, editorial, journalism, or a related field; finance, economics, or art writing is a strong plus
• Strong written communication, with the ability to make complex research outputs readable for a general audience
• Genuine interest in financial markets, alternative assets, or the art world
• Basic data literacy (reading charts, interpreting returns, understanding indices)
• Organized and self-directed; able to manage multiple content workstreams without close supervision
• Experience with CMS platforms, social scheduling tools, or email marketing platforms is helpful

Measurements of Success in First 90 Days:

• Publish a minimum of 8-10 Academy articles with measurable engagement, establishing a consistent editorial cadence
• Build a social content pipeline producing at least 2 research-backed posts per week in coordination with the Research team
• Develop a forward-looking content calendar through year-end aligned with major auction seasons and research output

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work in the NYC office 5 days per week
• Must be eligible to work in the US - no exceptions

Compensation Range: $70-90k

Benefits at Masterworks:

• Daily catered lunches and free admission to art museums and galleries
• Health, dental, and vision coverage with FSA options
• PTO, company holidays, paid parental leave, and 401k
• Happy hours, company outings, and more!