Snow Reporter

Alterra Mountain Company; Stratton (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Alterra Employee Pass

Free/discounted multi-resort season

IKON pass

Onsite medical clinic

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Free employee meals

Discounted tuition plan

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company’s Stratton resort seeks a Snow Reporter for a seasonal role with both full-time and part-time opportunities. The position begins at 5:30 AM daily, requiring early starts and outdoor work in all weather conditions.

You will craft daily snow reports, story-tell on mountain life, and produce video and written content for Stratton’s channels. The role emphasizes strong communication, writing samples, video editing, and a passion for snow sports.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills in both public speaking and writing. A writing sample is required.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Advanced level skier/snowboarder.
• Creative, well organized, energetic team player.
• Able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of video editing software and social media.

Responsibilities

• Write and announce a daily snow report for ski reporting services.
• Coordinate with Mountain Operations, Information Desk, Marketing, and Events to disseminate mountain condition information.
• Update Stratton.com and other sites as conditions change.
• Maintain internal communication of day's conditions.
• Monitor weather and report changes to reporting services.
• Storyboard, film and produce on-the-snow content for Stratton audience.
• Create written content for the Stratton Blog.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Writing

Video editing

Social media

Skiing/Snowboarding

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Seasonal

At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.

BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type).

• Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts
• Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes
• Free or discounted IKON pass
• Discounted golf & fitness center memberships
• Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs
• Retail + F&B discounts
• Friends & family tickets
• Onsite medical clinic
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Discounted tuition plan
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation

Additional perks & benefits for year round employees

POSITION SUMMARY

The Snow Reporter is responsible for sharing information both internally and externally, with guests and employees, through various channels such as video, web, social media, email and phone. The Snow Reporter will be creating content, storytelling, and reporting on resort news from mountain conditions to resort events, behind-the-scenes action to personality profiles, all the things on and off the snow. This is a seasonal role with full time and part-time opportunities, compensated at $20.00/hour.

Recruitment for this role will be ongoing through December.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Write and announce a daily snow report for a variety of ski reporting services
• Confer regularly with Mountain Operations, Information Desk, Marketing and Events, in order to compile, update and disseminate mountain condition information
• Update several websites, including Stratton.com as the day's conditions unfold
• Maintain and update internal communication of day's conditions
• Assess/monitor mountain weather conditions for changes and follows up with reporting services
• Conduct competitive resort surveys, in order to compare and assess other resort reporting information
• Process and analyze daily Grooming statistics throughout the entire season
• Smile, have fun, ski or snowboard on a daily basis and be the "Voice of Stratton"
• Assist other departments as needed
• Storyboard, film and produce on the snow content for Stratton audience
• Create written content for the Stratton Blog
• Special projects as assigned (film and/or written)
• Additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent communication skills in both public speaking and writing. Note that a writing sample is required.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Advanced level skier/snowboarder
• Must be a creative, well organized, team player with a high degree of energy
• Must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure
• Working knowledge of video editing software & social media
• Must be able to work efficiently to meet deadlines
• Must work well independently and as a member of a team
• Be a morning person! This job begins at 5:30AM each day.
• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required
• Previous experience working in snow sports industry, preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

An Equal Opportunity Employer