Tasting and Editorial Coordinator (Part-Time) in Sebastopol, California at Wine Enthusiast

Who We Are

Wine Enthusiast Companies is the ultimate source of innovation and information around wine. Founded in 1979 by Adam and Sybil Strum, the family-owned company is composed of Wine Enthusiast Commerce and Wine Enthusiast Media. Wine Enthusiast Shop provides premium wine-lifestyle products, reaching millions of consumers globally via direct mail, an e-commerce site, and a business-to-business division. Wine Enthusiast magazine is an award-winning print publication and online resource that showcases wine news, food trends, and more than 25,000 ratings and reviews annually. Wine Enthusiast events include the annual premier Wine Star Awards gala. In 2024, the company launched a travel division, which includes the Tasting Room Directory and Cork+Compass Travel. Together, Wine Enthusiast Companies is the indisputable hub for everything wine. We bring wine to life.

Your Role in Our Journey

Wine Enthusiast is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic Tasting and Editorial Coordinator (Part-Time) to support our Napa and Sonoma Reviewer in Sebastopol, California. In this part-time, non-exempt role (15–20 hours per week spread over 2–3 days), you will manage the end-to-end blind wine tasting process.

Key responsibilities include retrieving submitted wine samples from local storage in Healdsburg, transporting and organizing them in the Sebastopol office, managing setup and cleanup for tasting flights, verifying accurate data entry in the WERP system, and communicating professionally with wineries and internal team members.

What You'll Be Uncorking

Key Responsibilities:

• Retrieving and organizing wine samples.
• Confirming submitted wines’ pertinent details into the Wine Enthusiast database.
• Organizing flights based on Wine Enthusiast blind tasting protocols.
• Setting up/cleaning up blind tastings.
• Communicating to wineries and PR personnel.
• Communicate with importers and wineries directly to verify the accuracy of product submissions.
• Provide remote support to the New York team by managing the Submission Support email inbox and performing accurate database updates based on requests from the Buying Guide corrections inbox.
• Assist Editorial Manager with Buying Guide corrections, price adjustments and other client requests.

The Perfect Blend (What You Bring to the Table)

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license.
• Must be commutable to the city of Sebastopol.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Knowledge of or passion for the wine industry is a plus.

Our Core Values

JOY

We recognize that our business is not just about numbers, but also about people. As a family business, we honor the importance of our employees’ home lives. We encourage fun, discovery, adventure and health for our teams.

EMPATHY

We support our employees with patience and understanding, recognizing that work hours represent a substantial percentage of one’s time. We encourage a diverse mindset that helps us better reflect the evolving wine culture.

TRANSPARENCY

Communication and integrity are the cornerstones of our relationships with each other and our customers. We speak openly about our achievements and challenges, with the goal of helping each other grow.

PASSION

We’re not just a company; we’re a community. Our job is to enhance the lives of others, making the wine industry and all its offerings accessible and enjoyable. Delighting and educating our consumers is at the core of everything we do.

INNOVATION

We value those who think outside the box to elevate the company. We celebrate change, appreciating that a nimble culture attracts talent and motivates team members to push the envelope and build our business for the future.

COLLABORATION

We believe in the power of working together, sharing ideas, and leveraging our collective talents to achieve our goals. We mentor those we lead and surround ourselves with people who drive us to do more than our personal best.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Equity

At Wine Enthusiast, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. As part of our commitment to fair hiring practices, we have adopted "ban the box" policies to provide individuals with criminal records a fair chance at employment. We consider all applicants on their merits and qualifications, considering their ability to perform the job.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at corporatehr@wineenthusiast.com.

Our family-owned company was born from a passion to bring a fine wine experience to the everyday. We believe wine is best shared with others and brings people together. In 2021, Adam and Sybil's daughters Erika Strum Silberstein and Jacqueline Strum were named co-presidents and continue to lead the mission of bringing wine to life. The second generation works together with the collective team to create new and better ways for everyone to explore and enjoy the exciting world of wine, including low-alcohol wines, non-alcohol wines, spirits, and beyond! We hope you’ll join us with a glass in hand.