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Part-Time Drinks Assistant

Food & Wine is looking for a responsible and detail-oriented candidate to assist the drinks department, working closely with the wine team to manage F&W’s wine room, set up tastings, and assist with photo shoot production, among other tasks. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills and a basic understanding of wine and spirits, as well as a strong interest in editorial drinks content. This is an in-person role based in our New York offices.

Assignment Details

10 hours a week

Start date: 3/1/2024

End date: 6 months with the potential to extend

Hourly Rate: $20

Location: New York City

Responsibilities

Manage Food & Wine’s wine room, including calling in and unpacking samples, and categorizing and organizing the collection
Set up and participate in wine tastings for articles
Coordinate props for drinks-related photo and video shoots
Assist the executive wine editor and special projects editor with administrative tasks
Assist in digital drinks publishing including building stories in the CMS; there will be opportunities to pitch and write for foodandwine.com, where applicable
Must be able to lift up to 40lbs

Skills/Experience

Minimum 1–2 years experience in the wine service, wine retail, restaurant, or media industries
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines and multitask at a fast pace
Energetic, well-organized, and proactive team player
Strong grasp of Google Sheets
Knowledge, experience, or interest in wine and the culinary world
Applicants with WSET or wine business experience will be prioritized

Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.

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