Hennessy Collections Management Intern (Heritage & Archives)
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Heritage, Patrimony & Archives
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- Apr 12, 2026
About Hennessy
Hennessy is a leading Maison in the cognac sector and a member of the LVMH group. Renowned for its craftsmanship, commitment to terroir and archival heritage, Hennessy combines a global presence with a deeply rooted regional identity in the Charente. The Maison places strong emphasis on preserving its patrimony while fostering professional development across its teams.
Hennessy Collections Management Intern in Cognac — internship in heritage & archives, image indexing and archival processing on-site.
Role & Responsibilities
- Index and catalogue historical and contemporary images into the media/phototeca system according to established metadata schemas.
- Assist with the selection, triage and basic description of digital archival files.
- Participate in the physical handling, sorting and recognition of historical archival fonds, ensuring appropriate preservation practices when manipulating fragile materials.
- Conduct iconographic research to support exhibitions, publications and internal communication projects.
- Perform ancillary collection-management tasks related to the patrimonial collection (archives, contemporary fonds, objects) under the supervision of the Heritage & Cultural Affairs team.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Licence or Master programme in cultural heritage, archival studies, library/documentation sciences, iconography or a closely related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of late 19th and 20th century history.
- Proven rigor, organisational skills, sense of synthesis and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent written French (orthography and rédaction) and good written English.
- Familiarity with document management tools and standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Skills
Experience
Beginner / internship level: candidate should be a student or recent graduate with academic training in heritage or archives and some practical experience gained through coursework, academic projects or short placements. Comfort handling fragile historical materials is required.
Education
Licence or Master in cultural heritage, archival studies, library & information science, documentation, iconography or equivalent academic training.
Workplace
This position is based in Cognac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, within easy reach of Bordeaux.
Benefits
4.5-day work week (Friday afternoons off); on‑the‑job skills development with experienced teams; membership in Hennessy's intern community (100+ interns annually); active inclusion and support for applicants with disabilities.
Culture
The Maison combines a strong respect for tradition and savoir-faire with a forward-looking approach to preservation and innovation. Teams operate in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment where learning from skilled practitioners and contributing to the Maison's cultural legacy are central.
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