Editor, National Edition

Location: Tasting Table Headquarters in Soho, Manhattan, New York

TastingTable.com, the daily email devoted to the best of food and drink culture, is hiring a National editor who will be based in Tasting Table’s New York City headquarters. The National editor will be responsible for the content, vision and growth of Tasting Table’s National edition.

Responsibilities
- Creating custom editorial content for the daily National edition
- Managing the edition’s editorial calendar
- Managing a network of freelance writers and designers
- Maintaining the edition’s social media presence
- Working alongside the other members of Tasting Table’s editorial team to keep the editorial content accurate, fresh and exciting
- Representing the publication as a member of the editorial team
- Contributing any brainstorming required to support all of the Tasting Table teams/departments in pursuit of creating and maintaining a high-quality digital epicurean brand

Requirements
- 4-year degree
- 5+ years editorial experience
- Whip-smart writer and editor
- Ironclad grasp of the country’s food scene
- Digital (Mac-based) savvy, including intimate knowledge of Google Apps, content management systems, social media, SEO, Photoshop
- Strong attention to detail, verging on OCD-like tendencies to re-check your work twice before becoming comfortable that the work is accurate
- A robust Rolodex of contacts in the food and drink world
- Masterful communication and multitasking skills (this position will require frequent interdepartmental collaboration)
- Fun, funny, easygoing but deadline-driven and committed to delivering on time and beyond expectation

To apply, please fill out the survey at http://goo.gl/udmVF. If we think you may be a fit, we will contact you for an interview.

Merchandising Manager

Location: Tasting Table Headquarters in Soho, Manhattan, New York

Tasting Table is hiring a Merchandising Manager to join our growing business development department. This manager will work closely with the advertising sales team to create marketing programs that meet advertisers' brand goals and objectives.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Excellent copywriting and copy editing skills
- 3-5 Years of experience in media, including development of integrated marketing programs (print, digital, tablet, mobile and events)
- Extremely organized multi-tasker
- Tech skills: InDesign, Photoshop, Mac applications, Powerpoint
- Passion for food & dining plus some industry expertise

Responsibilities:
- Field day-to-day integrated merchandising and RFP requests from advertising sales team
- Independently manage workload to insure deadlines are met.
- Coordinate with other departments (operations, marketing, editorial) to provide detailed hand-off sold merchandising programs
- Complete client recaps
- Work with sales team to develop custom solutions for high profile advertising partners
- Develop new merchandising packages/programs.
- Create/write category-specific presentations, sell sheets and other sales collateral
- Assist sales team in developing compelling sales stories for advertisers based on editorial and audience statistics

Compensation: Salary + benefits

To apply, send cover letter, resume & salary requirements to adsales@tastingtable.com. Applicants without salary requirements will not be considered.

Account Manager

Location: Tasting Table Headquarters in Soho, Manhattan, New York

Tasting Table is looking for a superstar account manager to join our growing advertising sales team. Our new teammate should be a self-motivated, outgoing, proven go-getter with a strong understanding of digital advertising. Experience in high-volume cold calling as well as pitching to senior executives is a huge asset as the candidate must demonstrate success in selling to upper level management and advertising agencies.

Qualifications:
- 3+ years experience selling integrated programs (more than just banners) with proven success
- Motivated & smart with the ability to work independently
- Excellent communicator – great writer & speaker
- Creative & strategic self-starter with the ability to connect with difficult-to-reach clients and build unique partnership ideas for them
- Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities:
- Prospect, negotiate and secure media partnerships with agencies and clients
- Achieve quarterly sales goals and maximize all revenue and growth opportunities for Tasting Table
- Foster client relationships and be respected, visible and relevant to designated account list
- Create advertisers solutions/advertising proposals, partnership programs, for clients and agencies
- Participate in regular sales meetings and provide on-going reporting and feedback to sales management.
- Participate in industry associations and trade groups.

Compensation: Salary + commission + benefits

To apply, send cover letter, resume & salary requirements to adsales@tastingtable.com. Applicants without salary requirements will not be considered.

Operations Assistant

Location: Tasting Table Headquarters in Soho, Manhattan, New York

TastingTable.com, the daily email devoted to the best of food and drink culture, has an opening for an entry-level Operations Assistant. If you have a strong interest in the digital publishing industry, a passionate love of food and a hunger to succeed in a start-up environment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:
The Operations Assistant will perform a variety of duties across our Operations department.
• Advertising Campaign Execution:
- Client outreach: acquiring collateral, writing advertorial copy, creating previews and receipts of placements, obtaining timely approvals, and invoicing and collecting payment
- Interdepartmental collaboration: coordinating sponsored events, sweepstakes, custom technology and any custom advertorial features
• Research and Analysis:
- Generating and monitoring advertising campaign reporting in Excel
- Analyzing metrics to determine ways of optimizing overall performance
• Customer Service Management:
- Overseeing Tasting Table's internal ticketing system
- Integrating consumer feedback applications on TastingTable.com
• Quality Assurance Maintenance:
- Creating and maintaining advertisement inventory (website/mobile) via DoubleClick for Publisher
- Technology product design and testing
- Identifying and troubleshooting any and all issues that affect the implementation of TT's digital publication

Qualifications:
- College degree required; recent graduates without professional experience are welcome
- Above all else, a high energy level is necessary
- Strong attention to detail, verging on OCD-like tendencies to recheck your work twice before becoming comfortable that the work is right
- Accurate and thorough
- Able to prioritize multiple streams of work without becoming overwhelmed
- Enjoy troubleshooting, researching and needling your way to a solution without tears
- Great communication/interpersonal skills--written and verbal
- Fun, outgoing, good-humored and able to work with a variety of personalities (who may not be as fun, outgoing and good-humored as you are)
- Great with computers (Mac experience preferred), including word processing (Google Docs and/or Word), spreadsheets (Google Docs and/or Excel) and general Internet savvy
- Insanely organized
- Ability to multitask
- Fast learner
- Curious, interesting and interested in the world of online publishing
- QuickBooks, Google Analytics, and DoubleClick for Publisher experience a plus (not required)

This position is part of the Tasting Table Stage program, and includes a competitive entry-level salary, two weeks vacation, health and dental insurance, 401(k) program, stocked Stella Artois (TM) office fridge, etc.

**This is not an editorial position and is not on a career path leading to a role in our editorial group. This position is located within our business group and is a great fit for recent grads or other new professionals looking to develop their business skills.**

To apply for this position, complete the online form here: http://bit.ly/y4rCUa.

Spring & Summer Communications Intern

Location: Tasting Table Headquarters in Soho, Manhattan, New York

TastingTable.com, the daily email publication devoted to the best of food and drink culture, is looking for an energetic intern to work in our Communications & Events department at our New York City headquarters. This paid internship will offer exposure to the fast-paced world of a digital start-up. The intern will have a hand in the projects and tasks of the department including event production, public relations and social media. 

Potential interns should be willing to commit 20 hours per week in our Soho office. This position requires obsessive attention to detail, excellent research and writing skills and a positive, go-getter attitude. Familiarity with Google products and Excel is a plus. Motivation, resourcefulness and enthusiasm are musts: Much of the projects are time-sensitive, so organization and time-management skills are essential to maintain efficiency.

Responsibilities:
- Assist in execution of PR strategy including media list development and database management, drafting press materials and media monitoring
- Assist in the execution of social media strategy across multiple platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram)
- Participate in planning and execution of events in our Test Kitchen & Dining Room including vendor outreach, research, gift bag assembly and on-site event management. 
- Assist in the maintenance and management of our Test Kitchen including inventory and interfacing with our full time culinary staff. 
- Create event collateral in collaboration with TT graphic designers such as invitations, menus and signage.
- Administrative tasks such as scheduling, mailings and expense reporting

Qualifications:
- STRONG attention to detail
- A willingness to get your hands dirty and a can-do attitude
- Energetic, personable and good-humored
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
- Advanced computer knowledge (Mac experience preferred), including google docs, photoshop, pages, keynote, and general Internet savvy.
- Ability to work as a team player and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- A self-starter mentality with a solid sense of judgement
- 21 +

To apply, fill out the accompanying online application at: http://goo.gl/JrJHp. Thanks for your interest in Tasting Table!