Sugarloaf Mountain Reporter

Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lift pass

Discounts at resort F&B and retail

Discounted lessons and rentals

Nordic trails access and discounted装备

Discounted passes at partner resorts

Paid time off up to 40 hours

Job summary

Sugarloaf Mountain Corporation is seeking a Reporter who thrives outdoors to share the Sugarloaf experience. You will create engaging snow reports, manage website and social updates, and capture compelling photo/video across the mountain.

Ideal candidates are strong writers with resort experience, proficient in Instagram/Facebook/TikTok, and comfortable working outside in varied conditions. Join a supportive team this winter season.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Duties include, but are not limited to:
• 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.

Skills

Proficient writer

Social media knowledge

Photo/video capture

Adobe Suite

CMS experience

Multi-tasking

Ski resort experience

Snow/terrain storytelling

Tools

Camera

Adobe Lightroom

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

CMS platforms

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

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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