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Virginia Distillery Company, an American Single Malt Whisky distillery located 30 minutes south of Charlottesville, VA, is seeking a Digital Marketing Associate. Now is an exciting time to join our fast-paced, startup-like environment, where you will have the opportunity to wear many hats in the digital marketing realm, supporting our company’s rapid national expansion. 

The Digital Marketing Associate will be responsible for helping Virginia Distillery Co. bring the company and its premium products to life online while supporting overall company and brand goals. 
Specific responsibilities include: 

• Delivering and executing a best-in-class consumer experience to our customers over social media (both paid and organic channels) 
• Building and managing relationships with online communities and influencers 
• Maintaining, updating, optimizing, and creating content for our various web properties (website, online shop, landing pages, social media, email marketing, etc) 
• Digitally supporting other company team (sales, visitors center, corporate, production) projects on an as-need basis 
• Tracking and reporting of key metrics for digital platforms (Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, etc.) 
• Supporting press shipments and competition entries for awards and accolades 
• Helping maintain brand compliance across partner sites with updates to published materials on various online platforms 

Qualifications and Desired Experience: 

A bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field is required. Experience may substitute for education at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Two+ years of experience with social media platforms in a professional setting.  

Two+ years content creation experience (website, blog, photography, videography, copywriting, etc.)

Experience with photography, videography, and graphic design is strongly preferred. 

Must have experience working with a variety of online tools, including Google Analytics, Facebook Business Manager, CMS experience (Wordpress, Shopify, etc), Microsoft 365 (particularly Excel), graphic design software (Canva, Adobe products, etc.), and the eagerness and ability to quickly learn new platforms as needed. 

Fantastic written and communication skills paired with a strong work-ethic and the ability to multi- task. 

Interest in the spirits industry is preferred but not required. 

The person in this position will work primarily on-site at the distillery in Lovingston, Virginia. To apply, email your cover letter and resume to careers@vadistillery.com.

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Virginia Distillery Company, an American Single Malt Whisky distillery based in Lovingston, Virginia, is seeking Whisky Attachés who can help support events & store tastings.

Position Summary:

Virginia Distillery Company is seeking highly interested individuals who want to learn about the growing spirits industry in Virginia and beyond, who enjoy interacting with the public in support of brand development.

The core responsibilities will include conducting tastings at stores and consumer events in the local area. Whisky Attaches will be tasked with driving brand awareness, product education and product sales through these activities.

A full training program and continuous education would be provided to ensure Whisky Attachés are fully engaged in the activities at the distillery and can speak accurately and passionately about the company and the brand.

The scheduling will be flexible, but focused mainly on evening and weekend events. This would be on an as-needed basis, with no minimum guarantee of available hours per week.

The ability to lift 40 lbs and stand continuously for hours at a time are required. Preferred background includes people with customer service, theater, adult beverage, brand and marketing experience. Must be friendly, outgoing and excited about interacting with a variety of people in support of educating consumers on Virginia Distillery Company products.

Requirements:

• 21+
• Outgoing and Engaging
• Articulate and Goal Oriented
• Dependable, Reliable, On-time and Professional at all times
• Sales experience preferred
• Experience in the spirits industry is preferred – a love for whisky a definite plus!

The locations available for the Whisky Attaché positions are in the following locations:

• New York, NY
• White Plains, NY
• Boston, MA
• Hartford, CT
• Fairfield, CT
• St. Louis, MO
• Kansas City, MO
• Chicago, IL
• Memphis, TN
• Detroit, MI
• Farmington, MI
• Lynchburg, VA
• Northern VA
• Virginia Beach, VA
• Montgomery County, MD
• Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Jacksonville, FL

To apply, email your cover letter and resume to jessica@vadistillery.com and mention the location you're interested in applying for.