Editorial Intern
About this Job
Who Are We?
The Vintner Project is a digital media company focusing on highlighting the stories of wine and spirits brands and the people behind them. The Vintner Project’s approachable, fresh look at the drinks industry has quickly gained a strong global social following by young, educated wine and spirits enthusiasts.
Who We Need
The Vintner Project is seeking an editorial intern to support our Editor-in-chief. This role is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to gain valuable experience supporting multiple aspects of a wine and spirits media company startup.
The ideal candidate must be able to work 8-10 hours per week during the winter/spring semester (with flexibility for their semester’s classes) and will be eligible to receive school credit for their work. This role will be 100% remote.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with our Editor-in-chief to help build the most engaging and appealing content for the Vintner Project
- Perform research as required, background for existing stories; research may include web-based fact-finding or traditional reporting, such as interviewing subjects
- Review and proofread content to ensure accuracy
- Assist with the selection and organization of media (images and illustrations) to accompany stories
- Write original content as directed by the Editor-in-chief
- Contribute to social media efforts, special requests, and projects as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or currently enrolled in a bachelor's program
- Strong writing and proofreading skills
- A passion for wine and spirits
- Attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- A flexible team player
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment
The Vintner Project is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply.
About Vintner Project Media, Inc.
The Vintner Project focuses on highlighting the stories of wine and spirits brands and the people behind them.
This is done across the Vinter Project's highly engaged social channels; website which features the wine industry's largest writing team; and high performing email newsletters.
The Vintner Project’s approachable, fresh look at the drinks industry has quickly gained a strong global social following by young, educated wine and spirits enthusiasts.
The contributors are writers and creators who share a passion for wine and spirits. They reflect a diverse voice of consumers from around the world.
Together, they are committed to providing an inclusive media platform for all that highlights regions and producers from across the globe.
College friends Nelson Gerena and Kiril Kirilov founded The Vintner Project in 2018 and shortly after, industry veteran Rachel DelRocco Terrazas joined the team as Cofounder and Editor-in-chief.