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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