[Hiring] Spirits Editor @The Arena Group

Role 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 scene; 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.

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.