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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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