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Tasting and Editorial Coordinator (Part-Time)

Wine Enthusiast · Sebastopol, CA · 2 mo ago
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About the Company

Wine Enthusiast Companies is 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.

About the Role

Wine Enthusiast is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Tasting and Editorial Coordinator (Part-Time) to support our Napa and Sonoma Reviewer in Sebastopol, California. This is a part-time, non-exempt role requiring 15–20 hours per week spread over 2–3 days.

Responsibilities

  • Retrieve and organize wine samples from local storage in Healdsburg.
  • Confirm submitted wines’ pertinent details into the Wine Enthusiast database.
  • Organize flights based on Wine Enthusiast blind tasting protocols.
  • Set up and clean up blind tastings.
  • Communicate with wineries, PR personnel, importers, and internal team members.
  • Verify the accuracy of product submissions directly with wineries and importers.
  • Provide remote support to the New York team by managing the Submission Support email inbox.
  • Perform accurate database updates based on requests from the Buying Guide corrections inbox.
  • Assist Editorial Manager with Buying Guide corrections, price adjustments, and other client requests.

Requirements

  • Must be 21 years or older.
  • Must have a valid California driver’s license.
  • Must be commutable to Sebastopol, California.
  • Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Basic computer literacy.
  • Knowledge of or passion for the wine industry is a plus.

Core Values

  • Joy: We recognize that our business is not just about numbers, but also about people. We encourage fun, discovery, adventure, and health for our teams.
  • Empathy: We support our employees with patience and understanding, encouraging a diverse mindset that reflects the evolving wine culture.
  • Transparency: Communication and integrity are the cornerstones of our relationships with each other and our customers.
  • Passion: We enhance the lives of others, making the wine industry and all its offerings accessible and enjoyable.
  • Innovation: We value those who think outside the box to elevate the company and celebrate change.
  • Collaboration: We believe in the power of working together, sharing ideas, and leveraging collective talents.

Pay

$19 USD per hour (California).

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