The IWSC Group is a leading events company in the world of wine and spirits owning brands – including the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition, The Whisky Lounge and the International Wine & Spirit Competition – and has now opened a search for #themouth, which it describes as “an exciting and highly covetable career-launching opportunity that media mavens will not want to miss”.
The Competition
The IWSC Group is looking to talent spot someone to run a brand new digital platform: in other words, a new and exciting voice for the drinks industry.
The Prize
The finalist will win a paid six month contract hosting the new platform as well as an unforgettable all-expenses covered wine trip to Australia, home to some of the world’s leading wine producers.
Who are they looking for?
#themouth is a person who has a passion for digital chatter, from blogging to vlogging and everything in between. They will have a great knack for writing, be a drinks enthusiast, and possess a keen talent for creative content and engaging audiences.
To apply
To be in with a chance of winning this life changing opportunity and educational trip, simply follow the three steps below by 4th July 2015.
Tell us about your favourite bar or restaurant in 60 seconds and upload it as a YouTube video
Write a 200 word blog post reviewing a product of your choice and upload it on your preferred digital platform: Tumblr, Blogger etc.
Submit your YouTube link, blog and CV in a word document to: themouth@iwscgroup.com
#themouth
Entry YouTube viewing numbers will be considered in the judging, but private videos are also eligible
Offline entries may be submitted, although online entries are preferred
Demonstrable experience in building audiences online would be advantageous although not essential
The IWSC Group are looking for somebody with an ability to generate content that can build an audience using a variety of media and will not be prescriptive in the channels used
Contestants who successfully pass the first stage of the process will go on to interview with a panel of industry experts
The winner will receive a 6 month contract of employment to start Summer/Autumn, with a view to extension
The successful contestant will receive an all-expenses paid wine trip to Australia
The job is based at the IWSC Group’s London office
The successful contestant won’t be an IWSC Group spokesperson, but rather someone to build stories, which the IWSC Group will help to generate
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