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Assistant Tasting Coordinator, New York Office

Wine Spectator seeks a highly motivated wine and/or spirits lover for an entry-level position in its New York tasting department. Our tastings encompass the breadth of the wine and spirits market, including some of the most allocated bottlings. We’re searching for individuals to join the team overseeing these tastings, with additional editorial duties as needed. This represents a unique opportunity for someone pursuing a career in the beverage industry to develop general wine and spirits knowledge, tasting ability and publishing experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Data entry of tasting samples and wine auction results
• Handling wine and spirits, researching pricing, managing our cellar and tasting room
• Setting up in-house tastings
• Buying Guide production

What we are looking for:

• A strong basic foundation in wine and/or spirits
• Beverage industry, restaurant or retail experience
• Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, Gmail, Filemaker Pro)
• Strong communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Please email cover letter and résumé to newyork@winespectator.com.