Senior Editor, Forbes Wine

Forbes

12h•$100,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world. Forbes connects and convenes the most influential communities ranging from billionaires, business leaders and rising entrepreneurs to creators and innovators. The Forbes brand reaches more than 140 million people monthly worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature ForbesLive events and 49 licensed local editions in 81 countries. Forbes is seeking an experienced editor to help launch Forbes Wine, a new content vertical and e-commerce site under the Forbes Consumer Revenue and Growth Group. The Senior Editor, Forbes Wine, will be responsible for assigning and editing the bulk of Forbes Wine’s site content, including but not limited to longform features, industry news, profiles, think pieces and wine recommendations, including subscriber-only content. You will also be tasked with conceiving and executing social, video, and e-mail companion content to complement all stories and drive audience and subscriptions growth. The ideal candidate is impeccably organized and understands how to craft a story to engage a wide swath of readers, from industry insiders to the casual wine drinker. You should have your finger on the pulse of what is happening across the wine industry and what’s next. The senior editor will report to the Executive Editor, Forbes Wine. As part of a results-driven role on a small content team, you should be comfortable wearing many hats and collaborating closely with colleagues, including those in revenue and marketing, to build the brand from the ground up. This is a remote position, but strong consideration will be given to candidates located in the New York metropolitan area or California due to proximity to key wine hub industries and in-person collaboration responsibilities at Forbes on Fifth

Requirements

7-10+ years of experience as an editor, with a strong emphasis on digital platforms.
Deep passion for and knowledge of wine and the industries surrounding it.
Connections and existing relationships with wine writers, sommeliers, winemakers and wine-focused creators.
Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
Proven ability to craft compelling and engaging content across various platforms while maintaining brand voice.

Nice To Haves

Experience and interest in appearing in video content is preferred.
While you will not be managing full-time staff immediately, prior managerial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assign, edit and coordinate wine-focused content for our website, email newsletters and e-commerce Shopify site.
Manage content calendar for the site vertical.
Help develop a content strategy approach that supports driving both content subscriptions and wine club memberships.
Develop video and social content in tandem with written features.
Recruit, onboard and manage freelance writers and video / social personalities.
Collaborate on a weekly personality-driven newsletter and develop a loyal readership for both free and paid e-mail products.
Taste, score and review wine within a designated region of expertise for consumer-facing Forbes Wine ratings system.
Writing articles, social features and video scripts as bandwidth allows.
Represent Forbes Wine at internal and external events, which may include domestic and international travel.
Support content operations for Forbes Wine Club & E-Commerce site.
Coordinate with commerce operations staff to include affiliate or CPC linking in content where applicable.