Spirits Editor, Men's Journal

First Look: Spirits Editor, Men’s Journal (Full-Time)

Location: Remote U.S.

Salary: $80,000-$85,000

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. 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.

What You’ll Do: 

• 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.

• 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 Whiskey Wednesday newsletter with a bespoke Letter From the Editor.

• Develop and hone site voice, story packaging, and column ideas.

• Provide editorial support for burgeoning Men’s Journal Whiskey Shop and subscription model.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5-7 years’ experience working in a fast-paced digital environment.

• Strong connections and reputation in the spirits industry, including a breadth of knowledge among different types of spirits (e.g. whiskey, mezcal, tequila, beer, etc.).

• Proven track record of traffic growth.

• Experience writing, assigning, and top-editing spirits content, including SEO-optimized evergreens and op-eds for Discover.

• Deep knowledge of digital content best practices, plus analytical and research tools such as Google Analytics, ahrefs, etc.

• Excellent communication, organization, leadership, and time-management skills.

• Collaborative and team-oriented.

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field.

Snapshot of Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company match

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 

• Commuter Benefits

• Reimbursement for business cell phone use per company policy

• Employee Stock Option Plan (Publicly Traded Company - AREN)

• Unlimited Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• 12 Paid Holidays

About Us

The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) is an innovative technology platform and media company with a proven cutting-edge playbook that transforms media brands. Our unified technology platform empowers creators and publishers with tools to publish and monetize their content, while also leveraging quality journalism of anchor brands like TheStreet, Parade, Men’s Journal, and HubPages to build their businesses. The company aggregates content across a diverse portfolio of over 265 brands, reaching over 100 million users monthly. Visit us at thearenagroup.net and discover how we are revolutionizing the world of digital media.

The Arena Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.