Part-Time PR & Media Outreach Operator

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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