Senior Staff Writer, Forbes Wine
Forbes · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $85,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Launch new Forbes Wine vertical and e-commerce site.
- Write features, reviews, and newsletters.
- Develop content strategy for subscriptions and memberships.
- Taste, score, and review wines.
- Collaborate across revenue and marketing teams.
About the role
About Forbes
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 a talented senior staff writer to help launch Forbes Wine, a new content vertical and e-commerce site under the Forbes Consumer Revenue and Growth Group. This position will combine deep industry knowledge with impeccable storytelling and writing skills, conceiving and writing both short and longform features that will draw in new readers, build audience and drive subscriptions revenue. The ideal candidate has their finger on the pulse of the industry and is equally comfortable tasting and scoring wine for consumer reviews as they are writing a story about cultural shifts in wine consumption, the impacts of climate change on a varietal or a profile of an innovative wine producer. The senior staff writer 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.Responsibilities
- Write engaging feature stories that are interesting to a broad swath of readers, from the lay person to aficionados.
- Report on industry news and trends.
- Execute a content strategy approach that supports driving both content subscriptions and wine club memberships.
- Write a weekly personality-driven newsletter and develop a loyal readership for both free and paid e-mail products.
- Develop social and video features in tandem with your written articles, which may include appearing in video content.
- Taste, score and review wine within a designated region of expertise for consumer-facing Forbes Wine ratings system.
- Represent Forbes Wine at internal and external events, which may include domestic and international travel.
- Coordinate with commerce operations staff to include affiliate or CPC linking in content where applicable.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience: 5-7+ years of experience in journalism, with a strong emphasis on writing for digital platforms.
- Deep passion for and knowledge of wine and the industries surrounding it.
- Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
- Proven ability to craft compelling and engaging content across various platforms, while maintaining brand voice.
- Experience and interest producing and appearing in video is a major plus.
- Experience formally scoring and rating wine.
Compensation
The annual base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $85,000. Forbes has estimated the compensation range set forth above in good faith. The compensation range is what we believe we will offer, and ultimately pay, a successful candidate. In determining this range, we consider the experience, level of education (if applicable to the role), knowledge, skills, and abilities required to be had by a successful candidate as well as the budget and the company’s pay rates, generally. This said, we may have to make changes to our compensation estimates and job descriptions from time to time and we expressly reserve the right to do so. Should we make any such changes, this advertisement will be revised to reflect such revisions. We encourage you to occasionally re-visit this advertisement to ensure that you are abreast of any changes. Thank you for your interest in joining Forbes! This role may evolve over time. While this job description outlines the primary responsibilities, additional duties may be assigned as business needs change. Forbes aims to offer employees the flexibility they need in order to be successful. Some positions may require candidates to be based in a specific location for consideration while some roles may be fully remote (within the U.S.) if it aligns with the needs of the position. This position is only open to candidates residing in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, & Washington. Due to business operations and compliance requirements, we are unable to consider applicants based outside these states at this time. Forbes is an equal opportunity employer. Staff and Applicant Privacy Notice Notice of E-Verify ParticipationKey skills/competency
- Senior Staff Writer
- Journalism
- Digital Platforms
- Wine Industry Knowledge
- Storytelling
- Content Strategy
- Video Production
- Wine Tasting
- Consumer Reviews
- E-commerce
Skills & topics
- Senior Staff Writer
- Journalism
- Wine
- Content Creation
- Digital Media
- E-commerce
- Storytelling
- Remote
- Forbes
- Writing
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your journalism experience, digital platform skills, and deep wine knowledge.
- Showcase your writing: Include a portfolio with examples of compelling feature stories, reviews, and newsletters.
- Demonstrate industry passion: Emphasize your experience scoring and rating wine and understanding industry trends.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your content strategy ideas for Forbes Wine and your approach to video.
- Understand Forbes' mission: Research their commitment to journalism and connecting influential communities.
Technical preparation
Develop a strong wine review scoring system.,Practice writing compelling digital feature stories.,Familiarize yourself with affiliate linking strategies.,Prepare to discuss video content creation.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you launched a new initiative.,How do you handle multiple competing priorities?,How do you build an audience for content?,Explain your passion for wine and journalism.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Senior Staff Writer, Forbes Wine position?
- The estimated annual base salary for this role at Forbes is between $75,000 and $85,000. This range is an estimate and may be subject to change based on various factors, including candidate experience and evolving business needs.
- Is the Senior Staff Writer role at Forbes remote?
- Yes, this is a remote position. However, Forbes gives strong consideration to candidates located in the New York metropolitan area or California due to proximity to key wine hub industries. Applicants must reside in specific eligible states.
- What specific states are eligible for the Senior Staff Writer role at Forbes?
- Forbes is currently only considering applicants residing in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.
- What kind of experience is required for the Senior Staff Writer position at Forbes?
- The ideal candidate needs 5-7+ years of journalism experience, with a strong focus on digital platforms. A deep passion for and knowledge of wine, exceptional writing and editing skills, and experience formally scoring and rating wine are essential.
- Will the Senior Staff Writer need to appear in video content for Forbes Wine?
- Developing social and video features is part of the role, and candidates with experience and interest in producing and appearing in video content will be strongly considered. It may include appearing in video content for Forbes Wine.
- How does Forbes determine the salary for the Senior Staff Writer role?
- Forbes estimates the compensation range based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as the company's budget and general pay rates. The company reserves the right to adjust these estimates.
- What is the main goal of the Forbes Wine vertical?
- The Forbes Wine vertical aims to inform and inspire readers about the world of wine, drawing in new audiences, building readership, and driving subscription and e-commerce revenue through engaging content and reviews.
- Does Forbes Wine involve e-commerce?
- Yes, Forbes Wine is a new content vertical and e-commerce site. The role involves coordinating with commerce operations staff to include affiliate or CPC linking in content where applicable.