Spirits Editor, Men’s Journal

Job description

Men’s Journal is a premier men’s lifestyle brand founded in 1992. We're hiring a well-connected, highly motivated Spirits Editor to join our team on a temp-to-permanent basis. Our ideal candidate has a strong foothold in the industry, and a finger on the pulse of major news and events; maintains strong connections with distillers, mixologists, and major players in the reputed company; and is comfortable assigning and top-editing a steady stream of daily content, from new bottle releases to best-of lists to longer features. Candidates should be able to conceive and execute packages across digital, print, and social, including sponsored campaigns. A background in editing timely, relevant, factually sourced copy, as well as an eye for what topics and storytelling will resonate most with an endemic audience is a must.

Job requirements

  • Work under the direction of the Editor-in-Chief to write, assign, and top edit spirits content with a focus on whiskey.
  • Pitch, plan, and help coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly coverage—including a fall whiskey special interest publication (SIP).
  • Establish and maintain editorial franchises, including Spirits and Whiskey Awards.
  • Write relevant news coverage, essays, or profiles as needed.
  • Brainstorm and assign Discover- and SEO-targeted stories.
  • Cultivate a stable of freelance writers.
  • Helm our weekly Whiskey Wednesday and Deals newsletters with a bespoke Letter From the Editor.
  • Provide editorial support for burgeoning Men’s Journal Whiskey Shop and subscription model.
  • Lean in on AI tools to drive day-to-day efficiencies and more. (It’s a digital world and changing fast—so do our responsibilities.) 

Job responsibilities

  • 5-7 years’ experience working in a fast-paced digital environment.
  • Strong connections and reputation in the spirits industry, including a breadth of knowledge among different types of spirits (e.g. whiskey, mezcal, tequila, beer, etc.).
  • Proven track record of traffic growth.
  • Experience writing, assigning, and top-editing spirits content, including SEO-optimized reputed company and op-eds for Discover.
  • Deep knowledge of digital content best practices, plus analytical and research tools such as reputed company Analytics, reputed company, etc.
  • Strong knowledge of and prompt building experience in and around AI agents. 
  • Excellent communication, organization, leadership, and time-management skills.
  • Collaborative and team-oriented.
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field.
 

Job benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company match
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Reimbursement for business cell phone use per company policy
  • Employee Stock Option Plan (Publicly Traded Company - AREN)
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 12 Paid Holidays

About Us
reputed company (NYSE American: AREN) is an innovative technology platform and media company with a proven cutting-edge playbook that transforms media brands. Our unified technology platform empowers creators and publishers with tools to publish and monetize their content, while also leveraging quality journalism of anchor brands like TheStreet, Parade, Men’s Journal, and HubPages to build their businesses. The company aggregates content across a diverse portfolio of over 265 brands, reaching over 100 million users monthly. Visit us at reputed company and discover how we are revolutionizing the world of digital media.


reputed company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, color, reputed company, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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