Executive Editor, Forbes Wine

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Forbes is seeking a proven editorial leader to launch and leadForbes Wine a new wine-focused editorial vertical debuting in the first half of 2026. This role will define the editorial vision brand voice and operating model for a platform that places wine at the intersection of business culture sustainability and global influencealigned with the broader Forbes mission.

The Executive Editor Forbes Wine will be responsible for building a lean high-impact editorial operation from the ground up including hiring and managing staff cultivating top-tier freelance contributors and overseeing all written video and social content. The ideal candidate is a respected wine journalist and editor with deep industry credibilityequally comfortable shaping editorial strategy editing with rigor writing with authority and representing the brand on camera and at live events. This role will report to the GM with whom you will work in close partnership to ensure editorial excellence aligns with audience growth and business objectives.

Responsibilities

Editorial Leadership & Brand Building
Define and own the editorial vision voice and standards for Forbes Wine
Create and oversee the editorial roadmap for launch and ongoing coverage
Develop brand guidelines including style guide and editorial brand book

Content Creation & Management
Write assign and edit wine-focused articles and email newsletters
Build and manage a high-caliber roster of freelance writers critics and contributors
Oversee the editorial calendar across digital email video and social platforms

Ratings Reviews & Accolades Program
Lead the development of a flagship Forbes Wine ratings and reviews program
Design the operational framework including tasting logistics reviewer structure freelance
budgets and tasting coordination
Define the scoring rubric and recommend the ratings approach (100-point 20-point
Forbes-specific system such as the 5-star rubric used by our travel licensee or hybrid)
Establish rollout strategy including regional coverage vintage reporting tasting schedules and
launch timelines

Audience Growth & Distribution
Collaborate with product audience development marketing and email teams to support growth
and distribution strategy
Advise on monetization opportunities including paywall strategy and ancillary revenue models

Team Leadership & Operations
Hire onboard and manage two direct reports in 2026 with responsibility for future team growth
Manage freelance and editorial budgets across content and reviews

Public Presence & Multimedia
Serve as a visible ambassador for Forbes Wine at industry events tastings and wine dinners
Produce and/or appear in video social and live programming

The ideal candidate

• Deep expertise in wine with a strong commitment to wine education
• Established relationships across the wine industry including writers sommeliers winemakers and influencers
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a consumer-friendly authoritative voice
• Demonstrated experience leading editorial teams and managing contributors
• WSET or CMS certification (or equivalent professional experience) preferred
• Comfort on camera and speaking in live or public-facing settings
• Willingness to travel for industry events regional reporting and Forbes Wine programming
• Prior experience launching or scaling an editorial brand strongly preferred
• Residing in the New York or Tri-State area isa plus

The annual base salary range for this role is $140000 - $150000

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