About The Whisky Exchange
Founded in 1999, Speciality Drinks Group is a fast-growing and world-renowned international spirits company. It was one of the first multi-channel, multi-market global drinks distributors and is a leader in its field. Now made up of four group companies, it is an independently managed business and a recent addition to the Pernod Ricard Group since November 2021.
The business has many moving parts; a direct-to-consumer retailer (both online and in-store), a wholesale arm working directly with the UK's top restaurants and bars and an online auction house.
Being part of the Speciality Drinks Group means you'll be working with some of the very best people in the drinks industry and be part of a fast-growing team that is passionate about everything they do.
We pride ourselves on our imagination, creativity, and ability to source and sell fantastic spirits across the globe. We love what we do, and we would love you to come and join us.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about storytelling, media, and all things whisky? We're on the lookout for a talented PR Intern to join our small but mighty team at The Whisky Exchange for a 12-month, full-time paid internship. This is a fantastic opportunity to dive into the world of PR, where you'll gain hands-on experience supporting a wide range of PR and communications activities including building media lists, developing relationships with key journalists, building coverage reports and much more.
If you're eager to learn, love working in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a passionate team, we'd love to hear from you!
Your Unique Contribution
You'll be involved in a range of different PR & comms activities during your time with us. This will involve:
- Supporting PR team on all projects and activities
- Monitoring and tracking media coverage and compiling reports on media outcomes for specific campaigns and timeframes
- Compiling weekly monthly coverage updates to share with wider stakeholders
- Ensuring master contact list is kept up to date with changes and updates across press and influencer landscape
- Assisting in organising and coordinating product samples for media and influencers, tracking all product sample requests and ensuring timely delivery
- Supporting growing influencer network by researching and identifying relevant influencers to partner with across drinks & lifestyle
- Assisting with day-to-day reactive press requests, including product samples and image requests, to eventually take over and oversee once confident
- Assisting in the development of press materials including exclusive and new product monthly press notes, campaign launches and event invitations
- Assisting with the planning and implementation of press events
- Staying across relevant trends in the drinks and hospitality industry to help develop proactive pitches and stories for relevant press
Your Blend of Talent
Our ideal candidate is someone who has:
- University graduate in Public Relations, Marketing or Business, or equivalent experience
- Excellent verbal and written English skills
- Passionate about our industry
- Proactive and independent
- Agile with numbers/analytics skills
- Positive and can-do attitude/solution-oriented attitude
- Creative mindset
- Good at coordinating / managing projects
- Organised with a good level of attention detail
- Enjoy working in an international and multi-cultural environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Previous experience in a similar role (advantageous)
Applications are to be received by close of business Wednesday 13 August, however we reserve the right to close the advertisement sooner if needed.
Benefits of joining The Whisky Exchange
Fun Stuff
Staff Discount at The Whisky Exchange | Tastings | Product Education | Access to Events | Cycle to Work Scheme
Serious Stuff
EAP | Great Parental Leave Policies | Life Cover | Private Medical Insurance
Feel Good Stuff
S&R Initiatives | Career Development | Responsib'All Day | Employee Networks | Flexi Work | 25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
We're committed to diversity and inclusion.
We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture - an environment where we can truly be ourselves.
We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.
