Job Description
Palate Project is a U.S.-based company rethinking how Japanese sake reaches American consumers.
For decades, the category has been shaped by a complex supply chain that often limits selection, transparency, freshness, and pricing. Our mission is to build a more direct connection between breweries in Japan and drinkers in the United States.
- Our team works directly with producers across Japan, sourcing sake and designing a supply chain focused on quality and freshness. One part of the project focuses on
- *nama sake (fresh, unpasteurized sake)**
, which requires strict cold handling and is rarely experienced in optimal condition in the current U.S. market.
We are building what we believe to be the first true direct-to-consumer sake platform in the United States.
Role Overview
- We are looking for a
- *part-time PR & Media Outreach Operator**
to help increase awareness of our story and build relationships with media, writers, and creators in the food, beverage, and startup ecosystem.
This role focuses on the operational side of PR: researching journalists, crafting pitches, coordinating outreach, and helping bring our story to the right audiences.
ResponsibilitiesMedia Research
- Identify and maintain a list of journalists covering
- wine and spirits
- food culture
- startups and supply chains
- Japanese culture and craft products
Media Outreach
- Support founder-led PR efforts by
- drafting pitch emails
- sending outreach messages
- coordinating interviews
Story Development
- Help refine story angles such as
- the evolution of sake in the U.S.
- supply chain challenges in alcohol distribution
- fresh nama sake and cold chain logistics
Creator Partnerships
- Research and reach out to
- YouTube creators
- food and beverage influencers
- wine and spirits educators
PR Tracking
- Maintain a CRM or tracker for
- journalist contacts
- outreach status
- media coverage
Ideal Candidate
- We are less focused on traditional PR credentials and more interested in someone who is:
- an excellent English writer
- curious and research-driven
- comfortable reaching out to journalists and creators
- interested in food, beverage, culture, or startups
- Backgrounds that may fit well include
- journalism
- communications
- content marketing
- PR agency experience
Skills
- Preferred
- strong writing and editing
- research skills
- familiarity with media outreach
- Nice to have
- interest in wine, spirits, or food culture
- experience using AI tools for research and writing
Time Commitment
Part-time
10–20 hours per week
Flexible schedule.
Compensation
$30–$45 per hour depending on experience.
Why This Role Is Interesting
- This is a chance to help shape the narrative around a category that is still early in its evolution in the United States.Sake sits at the intersection of
- Japanese craft culture
- global food trends
- supply chain innovation
We are looking for someone excited to help tell that story.
Application
- Please send
- a short introduction
- a writing sample or example of outreach
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