Overview
Wine Enthusiast Companies is a Certified B Corporation and the ultimate source of innovation and information around wine. Founded in 1979 by Adam and Sybil Strum, the family-owned company is composed of Wine Enthusiast Commerce and Wine Enthusiast Media. Wine Enthusiast Shop provides premium wine-lifestyle products, reaching millions of consumers globally via direct mail, an e-commerce site, and a business-to-business division. Wine Enthusiast magazine is an award-winning print publication and online resource that showcases wine news, food trends, and more than 25,000 ratings and reviews annually. Wine Enthusiast events include the annual premier Wine Star Awards gala. In 2024, the company launched a travel division, which includes the Tasting Room Directory and Cork+Compass Travel. Together, Wine Enthusiast Companies is the indisputable hub for everything wine. We bring wine to life.
Position
Your Role in Our Journey
We’re looking for a detail-oriented, collaborative assistant editor to support the Digital Editorial team. Responsibilities will include editorial, search engine optimization, site-auditing, and production tasks. In addition to being a Wordpress wizard, our assistant editor will work closely with the SEO lead to execute search engine optimization tasks and pitch in with product management when necessary. The ideal candidate has a passion for delivering high-quality digital user experiences that achieve business goals and enhance our brand. Being a team player is key—someone eager to pitch in when and where needed. Reporting to the Digital Content Director, this role works closely with several teams across the company, including the Digital, Print, and Tasting Departments as well as the Product, Advertising, and E-Commerce teams. Managing multiple projects at a time will be common and quick turnaround should be expected occasionally.
Key Responsibilities
Editorial/Production: Write introductions/other editorial copy for articles produced in-house, including Buying Guide Roundups, Basics content, and other articles. Participate in editorial meetings, including the weekly editorial stand-up meeting, the biweekly digital editorial pitch meeting, and others. Execute the digital conversions of print stories, published monthly on the print in-home date. Execute the digital conversion of print tentpoles, including our Best of Year lists, Best Restaurants, Wine Star Awards, and Innovators. Help with production tasks. Oversee maintenance of contributor pages.
Search Engine Optimization
Conduct monthly audits of on-site content as relates to Digital Editorial’s monthly themes and help execute updates. Work with our SEO lead to implement SEO tactical hygiene tasks, including cross-linking, building new categories and tags as directed, creating redirects for old content and optimizing titles and meta descriptions as needed.
Qualifications
Must be efficient, detail oriented, curious, flexible, and collaborative. Experience in Wordpress website development; experience with custom blocks and building pages using nuts and bolts Wordpress features is a must. Experience, either in a wine, tech, or editorial capacity. Troubleshooting skills are a must, and when you can’t solve a problem, you can communicate it to developers for fixes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Comfortable with task management systems like Monday.com, Jira, and Linear. Passion for wine and drinks
Preferred Qualifications
Technically savvy and eager to learn new tech platforms Patient and understanding with employees of all levels of technical skill and comfort with technology Customer service oriented and committed to delivering a great customer experience Positive mindset, willingness to adapt to feedback and continuously improve department Strong analytical skills, willing to go deep to find solutions to vexing problems Passion for staying up-to-date on industry trends and emerging technologies Bonus: Affiliate link building experience Bonus: Experience with HTML, CSS, and image optimization
Schedule & Location
This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, requiring employees to be onsite at our Valhalla, NY headquarters twice per week, with Tuesday designated as a required in-office day.
Our Commitment to You
Unlimited PTO, Full Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, 401(K) Match, FSA, Flexible Work Environment, Onsite Gym, Pet Discount Plans, Employee Discount, optional Wine Tasting Class participation, Flexible Schedule, Dynamic and Collaborative work culture.
Our Core Values
JOY • EMPATHY • TRANSPARENCY • PASSION • INNOVATION • COLLABORATION – We recognize that our business is not just about numbers, but also about people. We honor the importance of our employees’ home lives. We encourage fun, discovery, adventure and health for our teams. We support our employees with patience and understanding, recognizing that work hours represent a substantial percentage of one’s time. We encourage a diverse mindset that helps us better reflect the evolving wine culture. We speak openly about our achievements and challenges, with the goal of helping each other grow. We’re not just a company; we’re a community. Our job is to enhance the lives of others, making the wine industry and all its offerings accessible and enjoyable. Delighting and educating our consumers is at the core of everything we do. We value those who think outside the box to elevate the company. We celebrate change, appreciating that a nimble culture attracts talent and motivates team members to push the envelope and build our business for the future. We mentor those we lead and surround ourselves with people who drive us to do more than our personal best.
Inclusion & Equity
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Equity: We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. As part of our commitment to fair hiring practices, we have adopted "ban the box" policies to provide individuals with criminal records a fair chance at employment. We consider all applicants on their merits and qualifications, considering their ability to perform the job.
Pay
The Pay Range For This Role Is 60,000 - 70,000 USD per year (Hybrid (Valhalla, New York, US))
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Wine Enthusiast Companies is a Certified B Corporation and the ultimate source of innovation and information around wine. Founded in 1979 by Adam and Sybil Strum, the family-owned company is composed of Wine Enthusiast Commerce and Wine Enthusiast Media. Wine Enthusiast Shop provides premium wine-lifestyle products, reaching millions of consumers globally via direct mail, an e-commerce site, and a business-to-business division. Wine Enthusiast magazine is an award-winning print publication and online resource that showcases wine news, food trends, and more than 25,000 ratings and reviews annually. Wine Enthusiast events include the annual premier Wine Star Awards gala. In 2024, the company launched a travel division, which includes the Tasting Room Directory and Cork+Compass Travel. Together, Wine Enthusiast Companies is the indisputable hub for everything wine. We bring wine to life.
Position
Your Role in Our Journey
We’re looking for a detail-oriented, collaborative assistant editor to support the Digital Editorial team. Responsibilities will include editorial, search engine optimization, site-auditing, and production tasks. In addition to being a Wordpress wizard, our assistant editor will work closely with the SEO lead to execute search engine optimization tasks and pitch in with product management when necessary. The ideal candidate has a passion for delivering high-quality digital user experiences that achieve business goals and enhance our brand. Being a team player is key—someone eager to pitch in when and where needed. Reporting to the Digital Content Director, this role works closely with several teams across the company, including the Digital, Print, and Tasting Departments as well as the Product, Advertising, and E-Commerce teams. Managing multiple projects at a time will be common and quick turnaround should be expected occasionally.
Key Responsibilities
Editorial/Production: Write introductions/other editorial copy for articles produced in-house, including Buying Guide Roundups, Basics content, and other articles. Participate in editorial meetings, including the weekly editorial stand-up meeting, the biweekly digital editorial pitch meeting, and others. Execute the digital conversions of print stories, published monthly on the print in-home date. Execute the digital conversion of print tentpoles, including our Best of Year lists, Best Restaurants, Wine Star Awards, and Innovators. Help with production tasks. Oversee maintenance of contributor pages.
Search Engine Optimization
Conduct monthly audits of on-site content as relates to Digital Editorial’s monthly themes and help execute updates. Work with our SEO lead to implement SEO tactical hygiene tasks, including cross-linking, building new categories and tags as directed, creating redirects for old content and optimizing titles and meta descriptions as needed.
Qualifications
Must be efficient, detail oriented, curious, flexible, and collaborative. Experience in Wordpress website development; experience with custom blocks and building pages using nuts and bolts Wordpress features is a must. Experience, either in a wine, tech, or editorial capacity. Troubleshooting skills are a must, and when you can’t solve a problem, you can communicate it to developers for fixes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Comfortable with task management systems like Monday.com, Jira, and Linear. Passion for wine and drinks
Preferred Qualifications
Technically savvy and eager to learn new tech platforms Patient and understanding with employees of all levels of technical skill and comfort with technology Customer service oriented and committed to delivering a great customer experience Positive mindset, willingness to adapt to feedback and continuously improve department Strong analytical skills, willing to go deep to find solutions to vexing problems Passion for staying up-to-date on industry trends and emerging technologies Bonus: Affiliate link building experience Bonus: Experience with HTML, CSS, and image optimization
Schedule & Location
This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, requiring employees to be onsite at our Valhalla, NY headquarters twice per week, with Tuesday designated as a required in-office day.
Our Commitment to You
Unlimited PTO, Full Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, 401(K) Match, FSA, Flexible Work Environment, Onsite Gym, Pet Discount Plans, Employee Discount, optional Wine Tasting Class participation, Flexible Schedule, Dynamic and Collaborative work culture.
Our Core Values
JOY • EMPATHY • TRANSPARENCY • PASSION • INNOVATION • COLLABORATION – We recognize that our business is not just about numbers, but also about people. We honor the importance of our employees’ home lives. We encourage fun, discovery, adventure and health for our teams. We support our employees with patience and understanding, recognizing that work hours represent a substantial percentage of one’s time. We encourage a diverse mindset that helps us better reflect the evolving wine culture. We speak openly about our achievements and challenges, with the goal of helping each other grow. We’re not just a company; we’re a community. Our job is to enhance the lives of others, making the wine industry and all its offerings accessible and enjoyable. Delighting and educating our consumers is at the core of everything we do. We value those who think outside the box to elevate the company. We celebrate change, appreciating that a nimble culture attracts talent and motivates team members to push the envelope and build our business for the future. We mentor those we lead and surround ourselves with people who drive us to do more than our personal best.
Inclusion & Equity
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Equity: We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. As part of our commitment to fair hiring practices, we have adopted "ban the box" policies to provide individuals with criminal records a fair chance at employment. We consider all applicants on their merits and qualifications, considering their ability to perform the job.
Pay
The Pay Range For This Role Is 60,000 - 70,000 USD per year (Hybrid (Valhalla, New York, US))
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