Part-Time Marketing Editor – Wine
K&L Wine Merchants is widely recognized as one of the leading independent wine and spirits retailers in the United States. With four retail locations and a thriving online store, we offer a world-class selection of wine, spirits, and beer. We are a close-knit, growth-minded team dedicated to providing knowledgeable and personalized service to our loyal customers. If you’re looking for an exciting career and a backstage pass to the world of wine and spirits, K&L is the place for you!
What We’re Looking For
K&L Wine Merchants is seeking a knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and editorially skilled Part-Time Marketing Editor with a passion for wine and spirits. This role is ideal for someone with experience in the wine and spirits industry and a strong background in writing, and editing. As Part-Time Marketing Editor, you will be responsible for updating web content and product details by leveraging producer websites and professional publications. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of wine and spirits, a sharp editorial eye, and the ability to balance creativity with precision and consistency.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- Remote position (must reside in CA) with flexible hours
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid time off
- 8 paid holidays
- Generous employee discount
- Weekly product tastings and ongoing sales training
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the retail wine and spirits marketplace (e.g. pricing, vintages, regions, producers, and important voices in the industry.
- Regularly update product pages on the company website with updated information, including the latest reviews and information from industry publications where appropriate.
- Edit copy for the website, blog, email marketing efforts, and newsletters.
- Regularly proofread existing copy to ensure it is factually accurate, up to date, and fits within existing parameters; revises text as needed to improve clarity and readability.
- When needed, create marketable product descriptions of current and past releases of wines and spirits from all relevant regions.
- Routinely meets or exceeds deadlines and editing targets as assigned by the Marketing Manager.
- When assisting with copywriting, produce accurate, high quality, error-free copy.
Requirements
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Self-starter with strong time management and deadline-driven approach
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Proficiency with Outlook, Office 365, Excel
- Working knowledge of wine regions, varietals, and vintages
- Ability to write creatively, accurately, and quickly on a variety of wine-related subjects
- Editor-quality attention to detail (formatting, grammar, spelling)
- Ability to multi-task and complete work rapidly and accurately without direct supervision
- Willingness to work part-time (approximately 20 hours per week)
- Computer and internet access
Candidates must be within a commutable distance to a K&L Wine Merchants retail store for on-going education. Out of state candidates will not be considered.