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

Are you a wine lover with an insatiable appetite for learning more about as many grape varietals, regions and wine styles as possible? If so, this opportunity with The Wine Enthusiast magazine's Tasting Department, based at the company’s headquarters in Valhalla, NY, might be perfect for you!

The primary responsibility of this position is to coordinate the categorization of the hundreds of wines received by the Tasting Department each month. The Tasting Coordinator will also assist in arranging wine flights and pouring wines for reviewers following Wine Enthusiast’s blind-tasting protocol.

Additionally, the Tasting Coordinator will provide client support to importers, wineries and producers, assist with events on-location, and perform other special projects as assigned.

What You'll Be Uncorking

Key Responsibilities:

• Compare and modify submission entries against sample labels to match Wine Enthusiast’s editorial style.
• Tag and organize bottles according to region and style in Tasting Room cellars.
• Receive deliveries and process samples with sensitivity to review schedule.
• Communicate with importers and wineries to verify the accuracy of product submissions.
• Arrange flights for blind review by region, grape variety, style, vintage, et al.
• Pour wines for reviewers in adherence to Wine Enthusiast’s blind-tasting protocol.
• Respond professionally and promptly to client support requests.
• Assist with entry of reviews into the Tasting Department’s proprietary database.
• Modify and confirm codes for large volume submissions (group tastings, advertorials and special issues).
• Complete time-sensitive special projects in collaboration with other departments as assigned.
• Actively participate in meetings to determine weekly task assignments and long-term project planning.

The Perfect Blend (What You Bring to the Table)

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years professional experience.
• Excellent communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to clarify information for clients of diverse linguistic backgrounds.
• The ability to proactively prioritize daily tasks, manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously within time constraints.
• Proven ability to work independently, demonstrating self-initiative and autonomy.
• Detail-oriented and capable focusing on large amounts of data entry.
• Demonstrated track record of elevating team dynamics by bringing a solutions-oriented attitude and collaborating to achieve shared goals.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds and be comfortable with moving boxes on a daily basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Demonstrable wine knowledge (WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, CMS Level 1 or comparable wine industry experience).
• Familiarity with Excel, Google Suite, Adobe and comfortable with learning how to use a proprietary database.

This position is fully on-site, requiring a five-day workweek at our Valhalla, NY headquarters.

Note: A commuter shuttle service is available to and from the White Plains Metro-North station.

Our Commitment to You

401(K), Employee Discount, dynamic and collaborative work culture.

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.

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.