Staff Writer
VinePair is the largest digital media company delivering accessible, entertaining, and inspiring content about drinks and the experiences you have with a glass in hand. We’re looking for a motivated full-time Staff Writer to cover breaking news, investigative features, and other important timely topics across the drinks space. Reporting to the managing editor, this position will focus on what’s happening right now locally, nationally, and around the world, and provide analysis to connect it back to drinking and drinks culture. We’re looking for an ambitious and talented writer to run this coverage and join our fast growing team.
The ideal candidate is a hard worker with a great attitude, adept at writing and reporting, and has excellent attention to detail. We’re interested in someone who is excited about working in a dynamic environment, resourceful, and passionate about our brand. The ideal candidate will also have a thirst for breaking original news stories, beating other publications to the punch, and building a solid network of sources. If this is you — plus you love the world of media, drinks, travel, food, and lifestyle — and you have writing and reporting experience, ideally in the drinks or business space, we should talk. Salary commensurate with experience, plus health and vision.
Job requirements
Leading the charge on our VP Pro drinks trade coverage with a primary focus on reported feature articles
Covering breaking industry news (including at night and on weekends, if necessary)
Staying plugged into what's happening in all areas of wine, beer, and spirits and how major news events relate back to these areas
Pitching ideas at weekly staff meetings
Collaborating with art and social media teams to package stories
Qualifications
3-5 years professional writing experience, ideally at a business publication or other drinks publication
Foundational understanding of the drinks space with a thirst to learn more
Excellent news judgment
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to generate clean, accurate copy with incisive analysis
A familiarity with the fast pace of internet publishing
Ability to write dynamic headlines and a familiarity with SEO, or a willingness to learn
A passion for culture, dining, nightlife, and entertaining
Additional requirements
Must be able to work 4 days a week in our NYC offices
Must present proof of Covid-19 vaccination and booster
Must love dogs (our offices are dog friendly!)
Benefits
Health insurance with 80% monthly premium covered, free OneMedical membership
Regular wine and spirits classes, staff tastings, monthly events, and other team outings
Educational stipend
Interested? Please send your resume, a cover letter, and salary requirements to edcareers@vinepair.com.