Who We Are
Wine Enthusiast Companies is the ultimate source of innovation and information around wine. Founded in 1979 by Adam and Sybil Strum, the family-owned company is composed of Wine Enthusiast Commerce and Wine Enthusiast Media. Wine Enthusiast Shop provides premium wine-lifestyle products, reaching millions of consumers globally via direct mail, an e-commerce site, and a business-to-business division. Wine Enthusiast magazine is an award-winning print publication and online resource that showcases wine news, food trends, and more than 25,000 ratings and reviews annually. Wine Enthusiast events include the annual premier Wine Star Awards gala. In 2024, the company launched a travel division, which includes the Tasting Room Directory and Cork+Compass Travel. Together, Wine Enthusiast Companies is the indisputable hub for everything wine. We bring wine to life.
Your Role in Our Journey
Wine Enthusiast Companies is hiring a Supervising Video Producer in Valhalla, NY to lead and manage our video team and content strategy across our Media and Commerce divisions. The candidate must have experience shooting and editing and be able to manage the production workflow from scripting to preproduction through postproduction. This person will need to be available to shoot and edit videos at our Westchester headquarters and the surrounding NYC metro area. Occasional national and international travel is required.
The supervising video producer will be responsible for working with the VP of Brand to map out a growth plan to meet publishing and marketing goals and create high quality videos for Wine Enthusiast’s platforms. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of social media trends, content trends, as well as emerging technologies and platforms.
The supervising producer will be a natural leader and motivator, helping team members to grow while also crafting visual content unique to Wine Enthusiast. The candidate must be a collaborator who can take and give feedback to revise video formats and pitches, so that the scope of content meets specific business needs.
What You'll Be Uncorking
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist with overall video strategy and growth planning to deliver unique video content that educates and entertains.
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Manage the production workflow from conception to post.
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Take editorial and commerce goals and turn them into clever video concepts that are shot and formatted specific to the needs of the distribution outlet.
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Create and track production budgets and schedules.
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Create and maintain a rolodex of skilled vendors, agencies, and freelancers.
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Oversee management of raw footage, assets, media delivery and project archive.
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Communicate across departments and stakeholders about project budgets, schedules, approvals and deliverables.
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Help develop a consistent brand look and feel for video content across distribution outlets in collaboration with social media, marketing and creative departments.
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Create a system for updating older assets (including existing footage) to give it new life.
The Perfect Blend (What You Bring to the Table)
Qualifications:
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7+ years of professional experience in story development, producing, writing, shooting, and editing.
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Experience managing video production and delivering against deadlines.
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Background in nonfiction and brand storytelling, ideally with experience working in food, drinks, and lifestyle.
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Very strong storytelling skills and familiarity with multiple formats and platforms.
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Expertise in coaching and growing on-camera talent and mentoring junior staff.
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Deep knowledge of field and postproduction processes, equipment and programs.
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Ability to juggle multiple projects at various production stages.
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Proven ability to think big picture and execute at any level (a 'no task is too small’ mentality required).
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Excellent time management skills.
Technical Skills:
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Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
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Proven experience leveraging AI tools to enhance efficiency across video production workflows, including editing, post-production, and content optimization.
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Experience tracking and reporting on content performance, with the ability to synthesize data into clear insights and recommendations for cross-functional teams.
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Strong understanding of the current digital and social media landscape, including creating content for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and emerging platforms.
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A working knowledge of video production equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Background in creating wine, drinks and/or lifestyle content a major plus
This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, requiring employees to be onsite at our Valhalla, NY headquarters twice per week, with Tuesday designated as a required in-office day.
Our Commitment to You
Unlimited PTO, Full Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, 401(K) Match, FSA, Flexible Work Environment, Onsite Gym, Pet Discount Plans, Employee Discount, optional Wine Tasting Class participation, Flexible Schedule, Dynamic and Collaborative work culture.
Our Core Values
JOY
We recognize that our business is not just about numbers, but also about people. As a family business, we honor the importance of our employees’ home lives. We encourage fun, discovery, adventure and health for our teams.
EMPATHY
We support our employees with patience and understanding, recognizing that work hours represent a substantial percentage of one’s time. We encourage a diverse mindset that helps us better reflect the evolving wine culture.
TRANSPARENCY
Communication and integrity are the cornerstones of our relationships with each other and our customers. We speak openly about our achievements and challenges, with the goal of helping each other grow.
PASSION
We’re not just a company; we’re a community. Our job is to enhance the lives of others, making the wine industry and all its offerings accessible and enjoyable. Delighting and educating our consumers is at the core of everything we do.
INNOVATION
We value those who think outside the box to elevate the company. We celebrate change, appreciating that a nimble culture attracts talent and motivates team members to push the envelope and build our business for the future.
COLLABORATION
We believe in the power of working together, sharing ideas, and leveraging our collective talents to achieve our goals. We mentor those we lead and surround ourselves with people who drive us to do more than our personal best.
Our Commitment to Inclusion & Equity
At Wine Enthusiast, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. As part of our commitment to fair hiring practices, we have adopted "ban the box" policies to provide individuals with criminal records a fair chance at employment. We consider all applicants on their merits and qualifications, considering their ability to perform the job.
Our family-owned company was born from a passion to bring a fine wine experience to the everyday. We believe wine is best shared with others and brings people together. In 2021, Adam and Sybil's daughters Erika Strum Silberstein and Jacqueline Strum were named co-presidents and continue to lead the mission of bringing wine to life. The second generation works together with the collective team to create new and better ways for everyone to explore and enjoy the exciting world of wine, including low-alcohol wines, non-alcohol wines, spirits, and beyond! We hope you’ll join us with a glass in hand.
The pay range for this role is:
115,000 - 125,000 USD per year(200 Summit)
