Marketing Coordinator

Position: Marketing Coordinator (Full Time)

Location: 909 East Main Rd. (Rte. 138), Middletown, RI 02842 (on-site required)

About the Role

The Marketing Coordinator is a dynamic, hands-on role supporting the execution of integrated marketing initiatives across multiple facets of the business—including winery, brewery, dining, public events, weddings, and private experiences. This position plays a key role in bringing the brand to life through digital channels, content creation, and outreach marketing.

Schedule

Primarily Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 AM–5:30 PM. Evening availability required for occasional events.

About the Company

Newport Vineyards (est. 1995) is a family-owned and operated beverage and culinary destination set on over 100 acres of preserved farmland. The property brings together award-winning wines, craft beer from Taproot Brewing Co., the farm-driven Farm & Barrel Bistro, and a robust calendar of experiences and events.

Primary Responsibilities

Social Media & Content

• Manage and execute social media strategy across all brand platforms
• Create engaging content including photography, videography, and copywriting
• Plan, schedule, and publish content; oversee paid social campaigns
• Monitor channels, respond to messages and comments, and engage with the community
• Track performance and deliver monthly analytics and insights
• Stay current on emerging trends and platform updates

Website & Digital Presence

• Maintain and update website content including menus, events, hours, and products
• Manage blog content and optimize for engagement
• Submit and manage listings across local event calendars and third-party platforms

Email Marketing

• Design, build, and deploy weekly email campaigns
• Manage subscriber lists and customer database
• Analyze campaign performance and recommend optimizations

Events & Brand Representation

• Coordinate and represent the brand at off-site events including festivals and community activations
• Assist with execution of on-site marketing initiatives and events
• Serve wine and beer as needed

Promotions, Partnerships & PR

• Support development and execution of promotions and campaigns
• Coordinate partnerships (including local hotels), collaborations such as content creators, and wine competition submissions
• Assist with ongoing PR efforts and media outreach

Qualifications

• Passion for wine, beer, food, and hospitality
• 2 years of experience in marketing, hospitality, or a related field
• Hands-on experience managing social media platforms and creating content
• Strong writing, storytelling, and communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with website management (WordPress) and email platforms (Mailchimp) a plus
• Experience with design tools such as Canva, Adobe Photoshop, or Illustrator a plus
• Customer service experience preferred
• Must be available for evenings and weekends as needed

Additional Information

• TIPS or ServSafe certification required (may be completed after hire)
• Candidates will be asked to provide a sample of marketing work (photo, video, or campaign)

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits: Competitive benefits package and employee discounts

• To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, and photos / social media examples to marketing@newportvineyards.com