VINTUS
VINTUS is hiring: PR/Scoring Independent Contractor (Freelancer) in New York
VINTUS, New York, New York, United States
Title: PR/Scoring Independent Contractor
Location: Remote U.S
Job Description:
VINTUS is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic fine wine companies in the country (www.vintus.com), for nine consecutive years named a Wine & Spirits Magazine “Importer of the Year” and named Wine Enthusiast Importer of the Year in 2017.
VINTUS is the US importer and national marketing company for a portfolio of leading wine estates from around the world including Chateau Montelena, Iron Horse Vineyards, Ponzi Vineyards, E. Guigal, Champagne Bollinger, Roseblood d'Estoublon, William Fevre, Domaine Chanson, Lucien Le Moine, Domaine des Baumard, Ornellaia, Masseto, Le Macchiole, Tommasi, Sandrone, Masciarelli, Quinta do Noval, Finca Decero, and Dog Point Vineyard, among others.
As a VINTUS Marketing Associate independent contractor, you will be an integral part of our small but mighty Marketing team. You will support our Brand Management Team and Marketing teams with critical press submissions, brand-building initiatives, and website maintenance. Your work will be crucial in shaping the perception of our brands through the eyes of both trade and consumer audiences. This role will report directly to the Vice President of Marketing.
The Marketing Associate's priority activities include but are not limited to the following:
Manage our relationships with trade publications (Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Vinous, James Suckling, Jeb Dunnuck) and winery partners to ensure that new releases are submitted, scored and tracked in our system.
Create and maintain website pages for new wines/vintages and publish regular updates of industry news, PR features and scores from trade publications
Assist with packaging and shipment of important samples and materials for events, press, sales managers and other key contacts
Assist the Vice President of Marketing with day-to-day media and influencer relations, tasting events, brand activations and core programming
The ideal candidate will have:
A proactive, positive, energetic attitude
A passion for problem-solving, exceptional organizational skills and a creative mindset
The ability to work with speed and efficiency, without sacrificing quality
A knowledge and passion for fine wine
A solid pulse on social media & hospitality industry trends
Excellent references
Located in the New York metropolitan area
Technical Requirements:
A talent for writing clever and concise marketing copy
Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive and other applications as needed
Ability to make compelling presentation decks using Google Slides and/or Microsoft Powerpoint
An understanding of how to utilize A.I. and automations to improve standard operating procedures
Comfortable with public speaking
Ability to lift 40 pounds
VINTUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in the United States. Hourly rate commensurate with experience at $35/hour with a maximum
24 hours/month. The rate provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.
Job category: Sales and Marketing
Location: Remote U.S
Job Description:
VINTUS is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic fine wine companies in the country (www.vintus.com), for nine consecutive years named a Wine & Spirits Magazine “Importer of the Year” and named Wine Enthusiast Importer of the Year in 2017.
VINTUS is the US importer and national marketing company for a portfolio of leading wine estates from around the world including Chateau Montelena, Iron Horse Vineyards, Ponzi Vineyards, E. Guigal, Champagne Bollinger, Roseblood d'Estoublon, William Fevre, Domaine Chanson, Lucien Le Moine, Domaine des Baumard, Ornellaia, Masseto, Le Macchiole, Tommasi, Sandrone, Masciarelli, Quinta do Noval, Finca Decero, and Dog Point Vineyard, among others.
As a VINTUS Marketing Associate independent contractor, you will be an integral part of our small but mighty Marketing team. You will support our Brand Management Team and Marketing teams with critical press submissions, brand-building initiatives, and website maintenance. Your work will be crucial in shaping the perception of our brands through the eyes of both trade and consumer audiences. This role will report directly to the Vice President of Marketing.
The Marketing Associate's priority activities include but are not limited to the following:
Manage our relationships with trade publications (Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Vinous, James Suckling, Jeb Dunnuck) and winery partners to ensure that new releases are submitted, scored and tracked in our system.
Create and maintain website pages for new wines/vintages and publish regular updates of industry news, PR features and scores from trade publications
Assist with packaging and shipment of important samples and materials for events, press, sales managers and other key contacts
Assist the Vice President of Marketing with day-to-day media and influencer relations, tasting events, brand activations and core programming
The ideal candidate will have:
A proactive, positive, energetic attitude
A passion for problem-solving, exceptional organizational skills and a creative mindset
The ability to work with speed and efficiency, without sacrificing quality
A knowledge and passion for fine wine
A solid pulse on social media & hospitality industry trends
Excellent references
Located in the New York metropolitan area
Technical Requirements:
A talent for writing clever and concise marketing copy
Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive and other applications as needed
Ability to make compelling presentation decks using Google Slides and/or Microsoft Powerpoint
An understanding of how to utilize A.I. and automations to improve standard operating procedures
Comfortable with public speaking
Ability to lift 40 pounds
VINTUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in the United States. Hourly rate commensurate with experience at $35/hour with a maximum
24 hours/month. The rate provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.
Job category: Sales and Marketing