Hennessy Collections Management Intern — Heritage & Archives

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Location
CognacNouvelle-AquitaineFrance
Employment
Internship
Seniority
Intern
Department
Heritage, Patrimony & Archives
Industry
Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
Posted
May 22, 2026

About Hennessy

Hennessy is a leading Cognac maison within the LVMH group, renowned worldwide for its craftsmanship, terroir-driven spirits and deep cultural heritage. The Maison combines historic savoir-faire with contemporary innovation and positions itself as a regional economic actor in the Charente while operating on a global scale.

Hennessy in Cognac seeks a Collections Management Intern (heritage & archives) for on-site archival indexing, digitization and iconographic research.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Index and catalog historical and contemporary images into the media/asset management system
  • Support sorting and organization of digital archives and assist in digital curation tasks
  • Handle and assist in the processing, assessment and conservation-aware manipulation of historical archival fonds
  • Conduct iconographic research to support exhibitions, publications and internal requests
  • Carry out assorted administrative and curatorial tasks related to the management of the patrimonial collection (documents, objects, images)

Qualifications

  • Ongoing or completed Bachelor's or Master's degree in cultural heritage, archival studies, library and information science, documentation, iconography or equivalent
  • Good knowledge of late 19th and 20th century history
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with document management or media asset management systems
  • Strong attention to detail, rigorous working methods and the ability to synthesise archival information
  • Excellent written expression and spelling; good written command of English

Skills

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint document management software archival handling iconographic research digitization and metadata indexing

Experience

Entry-level internship suitable for students or recent graduates; no prior professional archival experience required beyond relevant academic training and coursework.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's level training (Licence / Master) in cultural heritage, archival studies, documentation, iconography or a closely related discipline.

Workplace

This position is based in Cognac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, within easy reach of Bordeaux.

Benefits

4.5-day workweek (Friday afternoons off); inclusive employer committed to the employment of people with disabilities.

Culture

Hennessy combines a strong heritage culture with a dynamic and collaborative workplace. As part of LVMH, the Maison emphasises knowledge transfer, professional development and inclusive practices while maintaining high standards of craftsmanship and custodianship of its patrimony.

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