Sugarloaf Mountain Reporter

Sugarloaf; Carrabassett Valley (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lift pass

Resort discounts

Discounted lessons & rentals

Nordic trails access

Discounts at partner resorts

Paid time off (up to 40 hours)

Job summary

Sugarloaf seeks a Winter Season Reporter to ski or ride daily and share experiences with Sugarloafers globally through the Daily Report, social media, photo/video, and more.

The role is outdoors in varied weather; strong writing and photography skills are essential. Must be comfortable on the mountain and able to collaborate with a creative team.

Qualifications

• Must be a proficient writer and able to position snow for Sugarloafers.
• Proficient understanding of Instagram, Facebook, TikTok.
• Experience capturing photo and video content with a camera.
• Proficient in Microsoft & Adobe Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro).
• Experience managing website content in a content management system (CMS).
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and up-to-date snow and conditions reports in creative ways.
• Update our website and social media channels.
• Collaborate with Content Supervisor and Senior Photographer/Videographer for social engagement.
• Capture awe-inspiring photo and video of all things Sugarloaf.
• Assist with other communications efforts, such as writing content for resort publications, hosting media reps, assisting with events, and replying to guest inquiries.

Skills

Proficient writer

Social media savvy

Photo/video capture

Adobe Suite

CMS experience

Multi-tasking

Tools

Camera

Content CMS

Job description

Overview

Arguably the best job on the mountain, the Sugarloaf Mountain Reporter literally gets to ski or ride every day and then share the experience virtually with Sugarloafers around the globe through the Daily Report, social media, photo/video, and other interactions. The right candidate for this job will be reliable, creative, outgoing, have excellent written and oral communications skills, a passion for sharing the Sugarloaf experience through photos, and will be able to comfortably ski or ride anywhere on the mountain.

This winter season role is expected to start at an hourly wage of $16-19 and will work outside in a wide variety of weather conditions. This position comes with great job perks and endless support from an incredible team. If you enjoy interacting with others and spending time outside on the hill, this is the job for you.

Responsibilities

• preparing accurate and up-to-date snow and conditions reports in creative and compelling ways


• updating our website and social media channels


• collaborating with the Content Supervisor and Senior Photographer/Videographer to engage on social networking sites such as Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and the resort blog.


• capturing awe-inspiring photo and video of all things Sugarloaf.


• Additional responsibilities may also include assisting in other communications efforts such as creating written content for resort publications, hosting media representatives, assisting with events, and responding to direct inquiries from guests.

Qualifications

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Must consider themselves a proficient writer and understand how to position “snow” to Sugarloafers.


• Proficient understanding of Instagram, Facebook, TikTok


• Experience capturing photo and video content using a camera


• Proficient in Microsoft & Adobe Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro)


• Experience managing website content in a content management system (preferred but not required)


• Skillset must include the ability to multi-task and complete projects on-time.


• Prior ski resort experience


• Must consider themselves an intermediate/advanced skier or rider

Sugarloaf Team Member Benefits Include

• Free lift pass for skiing and/or riding (at all Boyne Resorts)


• Discounts at resort F&B and retail locations


• Discounted ski/snowboard lessons and rentals


• Access to Nordic trails and discounted equipment rentals at our Outdoor Center location


• Discounted passes at other industry partner resorts


• Team Members may also be eligible to earn up to 40 hours of paid time off