Freeride Press Officer

U.S.-Ski-and-Snowboard-Association; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Freeride Press Officer to serve as the liaison between the public and the Freeride Team athletes and staff, while helping to grow awareness of the athletes and the team.

This role is part-time and seasonal (December–April) based in Park City, Utah, with 5-10% travel and a compensation of $25/hr. The position reports to the Director of Marketing & Communications and involves content development, media coordination, and event support.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional communications experience.
• Education in Marketing, PR/Communications, English, Advertising, Business or related fields
• Passion and engagement in skiing and/or snowboarding
• Strong writing skills and engaging copy
• Proactive, organized and able to work on tight deadlines in a live environment
• Ability to build strong relationships with athletes, staff and media
• Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy content via email and website
• Assist athletes in brand building and growing their fan base
• Handle inbound media requests and coordinate interviews
• Manage audiences and media lists and track coverage
• Pitch and secure coverage for the organization, athletes and events
• Provide support at events and coordinate athlete/staff media communications
• Act as liaison between athletes/staff and news media, including mixed zones
• Support television broadcasters and production teams

Skills

Communications experience

Strong writing

Relationship building

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree (Marketing/PR/Communications)

Tools

AP Style

Newsletter development

Social media management

Job description

Freeride Press Officer

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Marketing Comms 10-400-7000 Seasonal Part Time Professional Park City, UT, US

JOB DESCRIPTION

FREERIDE PRESS OFFICER

CLASSIFICATION:Part-time, seasonal (December - April)

FLSA: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Marketing & Communications

LOCATION:Park City, Utah

TRAVEL:5-10%

COMPENSATION: $25/hr

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Freeride Press Officer to serve as the liaison between the public and the U.S. Freeride Team athletes and staff, while helping to grow awareness of the athletes and the team.

ABOUT US

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to lead, encourage, and support athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic skiing and snowboarding. We value all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life because it reflects who we are, who we seek to serve, and because diversity of all kinds makes our organization stronger. If you want to work for an organization that strives for equity and fosters an inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

POSITION SUMMARY

Communications

• Development and deployment of content via email and website
• Assist athletes in brand building, self-promotion and increasing personal and team fan base

Public Relations

• Handle inbound media requests and work with athletes, agents and representatives to coordinate interviews and media opportunities
• Data management of audiences and media lists
• Pitch and secure coverage for organization, athletes and events
• Track media coverage and conduct reporting
  • Pull and share any articles about athletes with the comms/marketing team
• Ensure the dissemination of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard brand through athletes
• Provide general support as needed, including at relevant events
• Work with the media and event organizers on the athletes’ and team’s behalf including distribution of athlete and staff comments, information alerts, audio, photography and video as appropriate to help tell the story
• Serve as a liaison between athletes/staff and news media including management of mixed zones and other media areas, as well as other pre-race and post-race opportunities with both media onsite and offsite
• Provide support for television broadcasters including host broadcaster, key networks and U.S. Ski & Snowboard production

Content & Social Media

• Develop news information content for each major event including FWT, World Championships and others, including
• Social content: starter graphics, how-to-watch graphics, results, video reels, etc.
• Web content: articles after each event
• Build and maintain athlete biographies throughout the season with complete updates performed each April
• Manage athlete biography information for FIS and broadcasters
• Assist social media team by developing posts, assets and ideas for social channels
• Aid in content capture at events; create and execute day-to-day posts
• Ability to post to social media during events around the world within brand guidelines

Partner & Donor Management

• Work with athletes and alpine staff to facilitate sponsor and donor obligations, and work with athletes on forging stronger partnerships with both
• Strategize with U.S. Ski & Snowboard commercial partnership teams to create initiatives that will grow awareness within the realm of our partnerships
• Help to recommend athletes for various foundation or partnership opportunities
• Manage exposure of partner brands in public areas including finish area, awards podium, photo shoots, etc.
• Provide support for U.S. Ski & Snowboard commercial partner and foundation projects
• Manage high-pressure environments, such as finish areas and press conferences
• Ensure clear communication from the U.S. Ski & Snowboard management team to athletes/staff and vice-versa
• Conduct all work in an atmosphere conducive to athletic excellence

RESPONSIBLE TO

The position will be managed by the Sr. Director of Marketing & Communications and Sr. Manager of Communications.

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

• Required
  • 1+ years of professional communications experience
  • Education in Marketing, PR/Communications, English, Advertising, Business or related fields
  • Passion and engagement in skiing and/or snowboarding
  • Strong writing skills and understanding of engaging copy
  • Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented—able to work on tight deadlines and in a live environment
  • Ability to build strong relationships and partnerships with athletes, support staff, and media entities
  • Leadership, communication and strong relationship-building skills to effectively work between departments and unite organization and athletes
  • Proven writing background
  • Positive, upbeat presence with others, including both coworkers and outside contacts
  • Self-motivated, easily adaptable, passionate, creative and curious
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment; available for travel and working non-traditional hours
• Preferred
• Experience with newsletter development
• Knowledge of AP Style
• Understanding of digital media, including content and social media
• Knowledge of freeride as a competitive sport
• Ability to ski or snowboard and love for the outdoors

U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. U.S. Ski & Snowboard's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.