Executive Editor, Forbes Wine

Who you are

You are a proven editorial leader with a strong background in journalism, particularly in the wine industry. You have a deep understanding of the intersection of business, culture, and sustainability as it relates to wine, and you are comfortable shaping editorial strategy and managing a team. Your experience includes hiring and managing staff, cultivating top-tier freelance contributors, and overseeing diverse content formats including written, video, and social media. You are a respected wine journalist and editor, known for your authority in the field and your ability to represent the brand effectively on camera and at live events.

You possess excellent communication skills and can articulate the editorial vision clearly to your team and stakeholders. You thrive in a collaborative environment and are adept at building relationships with contributors and industry leaders. Your editorial rigor ensures that all content produced under your leadership meets the high standards expected by Forbes. You are also comfortable with data-driven decision-making, using analytics to inform your editorial choices and strategies.

Desirable

Experience in launching new editorial verticals or platforms is a plus, as is a strong network within the wine industry. Familiarity with digital media trends and audience engagement strategies will enhance your ability to connect with readers and grow the Forbes Wine brand.

What you'll do

As the Executive Editor for Forbes Wine, you will be responsible for launching and leading a new editorial vertical that focuses on wine. You will define the editorial vision and brand voice, ensuring that it aligns with the broader mission of Forbes. Your role will involve building a lean, high-impact editorial operation from the ground up, which includes hiring and managing a talented team of writers and editors. You will oversee all content production, ensuring that it is of the highest quality and resonates with our audience.

You will cultivate relationships with top-tier freelance contributors and industry experts, bringing diverse perspectives and insights to the platform. Your leadership will guide the editorial team in producing compelling written articles, engaging video content, and dynamic social media posts that highlight the intersection of wine with business and culture. You will also represent Forbes Wine at live events and on camera, showcasing your expertise and passion for the subject.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Group GM for Forbes Vetted and Forbes Wine, ensuring that the editorial strategy is aligned with business goals and audience needs. You will analyze audience engagement metrics to refine content strategies and drive growth for the new vertical. Your ability to adapt to changing trends in the wine industry and digital media landscape will be crucial to the success of Forbes Wine.

What we offer

Forbes offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on a new editorial initiative. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of Forbes Wine and connect with influential communities in the wine industry. We value creativity, collaboration, and innovation, and we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to the team. As part of Forbes, you will be part of a respected global media brand that reaches millions of readers each month, providing you with a platform to share your passion for wine and storytelling.