Drink Channel Editor

The Daily Meal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Daily Meal is seeking a self-starting editor/writer to lead and curate its Drink Channel. The ideal candidate should have a passion and knowledge about wine, spirits, cocktails, and other beverages, alongside an interest in the venues they are served.

Responsibilities include developing a consistent voice, editing content, publishing stories, and programming newsletters. Applicants should have experience in writing and editing for online platforms.

Qualifications

• Passion for wine, spirits, cocktails, beer, coffee, tea, and other drinks.
• Ability to develop a consistent voice and edit content effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop a consistent voice for the Drink Channel.
• Edit and update the Drink Channel and its section pages.
• Post drink-related stories and slideshows daily.
• Work with teams to promote the channel.
• Resolve technical issues with the help of the dev team.
• Maintain high quality of images and overall look of the channel.
• Program the Drink Channel newsletter and develop daily newsletters.

Skills

Knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Writing and editing for online media

Job description

Unprecedented in scope and depth, The Daily Meal, now a part of tronc (owners of The Chicago Tribune, the Baltimore Sun, and other top newspapers and websites), produces more culinary content than any other resource. Our passionate team canvasses the world to bring its millions of readers the best food and drink experiences at all levels, around the table, at home or on the road.

Job Description

We are searching for a self‑starting, fast‑working editor/writer who has a passion for and knowledge of the world of wine, spirits, cocktails, beer, coffee, tea, and other non‑alcoholic beverages, as well as the places where these beverages are consumed (bars, lounges, wine bars, coffee shops, etc.) — with an interest in the people, places, and companies that make and serve them.

Responsibilities

• Developing a consistent voice for the Drink Channel
• Editing and regularly updating The Daily Meal’s Drink Channel and its associated section pages
• Posting rink‑related stories and slideshows daily, either written by the editor or sourced from freelance contributors
• Working with the social and audience development teams to help promote
• Discovering and resolving any technical issues with the channel with the help of the dev team
• Working with the photo editor to maintain a high quality of images and overall look of the channel
• Programming the twice‑weekly Drink Channel newsletter and developing Cocktail of the Day and Wine of the Day newsletters for future publication

Qualifications

• Knowledge of alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages and the international cocktail scene; knowledge of wine a plus
• Experience in writing and editing for online media

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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