Forbes · 12 hours ago
Executive Editor, Forbes Wine
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $150K/yrForbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. They are seeking a proven editorial leader to launch and lead Forbes Wine, defining the editorial vision and overseeing all content creation and management for this new wine-focused vertical.
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Responsibilities
Define and own the editorial vision, voice, and standards for Forbes Wine
Create and oversee the editorial roadmap for launch and ongoing coverage
Develop brand guidelines, including style guide and editorial brand book
Write, assign, and edit wine-focused articles and email newsletters
Build and manage a high-caliber roster of freelance writers, critics, and contributors
Oversee the editorial calendar across digital, email, video, and social platforms
Lead the development of a flagship Forbes Wine ratings and reviews program
Design the operational framework, including tasting logistics, reviewer structure, freelance budgets, and tasting coordination
Define the scoring rubric and recommend the ratings approach (100-point, 20-point Forbes-specific system such as the 5-star rubric used by our travel licensee, or hybrid)
Establish rollout strategy, including regional coverage, vintage reporting, tasting schedules, and launch timelines
Collaborate with product, audience development, marketing, and email teams to support growth and distribution strategy
Advise on monetization opportunities, including paywall strategy and ancillary revenue models
Hire, onboard, and manage two direct reports in 2026, with responsibility for future team growth
Manage freelance and editorial budgets across content and reviews
Serve as a visible ambassador for Forbes Wine at industry events, tastings, and wine dinners
Produce and/or appear in video, social, and live programming
Qualification
Required
Proven editorial leader experience
Ability to define and own the editorial vision, voice, and standards for Forbes Wine
Experience creating and overseeing the editorial roadmap for launch and ongoing coverage
Ability to develop brand guidelines, including style guide and editorial brand book
Experience writing, assigning, and editing wine-focused articles and email newsletters
Ability to build and manage a high-caliber roster of freelance writers, critics, and contributors
Experience overseeing the editorial calendar across digital, email, video, and social platforms
Experience leading the development of a flagship Forbes Wine ratings and reviews program
Ability to design the operational framework, including tasting logistics, reviewer structure, freelance budgets, and tasting coordination
Ability to define the scoring rubric and recommend the ratings approach
Experience establishing rollout strategy, including regional coverage, vintage reporting, tasting schedules, and launch timelines
Ability to collaborate with product, audience development, marketing, and email teams to support growth and distribution strategy
Experience advising on monetization opportunities, including paywall strategy and ancillary revenue models
Experience hiring, onboarding, and managing direct reports
Ability to manage freelance and editorial budgets across content and reviews
Experience serving as a visible ambassador for Forbes Wine at industry events, tastings, and wine dinners
Experience producing and/or appearing in video, social, and live programming
Deep expertise in wine, with a strong commitment to wine education
Established relationships across the wine industry, including writers, sommeliers, winemakers, and influencers
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a consumer-friendly, authoritative voice
Demonstrated experience leading editorial teams and managing contributors
Comfort on camera and speaking in live or public-facing settings
Willingness to travel for industry events, regional reporting, and Forbes Wine programming
Preferred
WSET or CMS certification (or equivalent professional experience)
Prior experience launching or scaling an editorial brand
Residing in the New York or Tri-State area
Company
Forbes
Forbes Magazine is a business magazine that is focused on business news and financial information. It is a sub-organization of Forbes Haffiz Bachok.
Founded in 1917
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$200M2022-02-10Corporate Round· $200M
2014-07-01Acquired
Leadership Team
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