Josie Thaddeus-Johns

Observer
DISC Type : ci

Lead Editor at Artsy

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Overview

As Lead Editor at Artsy in Berlin, Josie Thaddeus-Johns directs editorial strategy, drawing on a decade of freelance experience for publications like The New York Times and The Guardian. An Oxford University alumna who studied Classics, she is also the author of a book on German design.

Originally from London, she is a long-time Berlin resident. When not writing about art and culture, she is active outdoors and can be found on wheels, as she is an avid cycler and rollerskater.

Unique fact: She is the author of a book focusing specifically on German design, showcasing deep expertise in a niche cultural field.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Assertive

Value Driven

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting information.

Topics They Care About

Editorial Strategy
As Lead Editor at Artsy, she is responsible for the company's editorial strategy and execution with the goal of driving significant growth in traffic and engagement.
Contemporary Art
Her senior editorial role at Artsy is focused on contemporary art, exhibitions, and artists, and she has reported on events like Art Cologne.
Art and Technology
Her freelance portfolio includes writing about the intersection of art and tech, including how online platforms change the art market and the role of NFTs.

Media Appearances

Artsy: What Does It Mean for Galleries to Support Queer Artists? – Interview with Josie Thaddeus‑Johns. Featured in Sunpride.hk

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Work History

12-2025
Lead Editor at Artsy
7-2024 - 12-2025
Senior Editor at Artsy
2-2023 - 7-2024
Editor at Artsy
1-2022 - 2-2023
Contributor, The Gallerist at Artsy
5-2020 - 3-2021
Senior Editor at EX LIBRIS

Education

2006 - 2010
2.1 from University of Oxford
Education details unavailable from Putney High School

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Persuade objectively how your product will help them achieve their goals

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Josie is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important to them, relationships will have some weightage.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Josie

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Josie move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Josie take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and are less likely to take risks.

You And Josie

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