Responsibilities

• Create and execute PR and communications plans
• Develop and maintain successful relationships with key media
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client contacts
• Lead client meetings (virtual and in person)
• Lead regular and proactive client reporting: weekly, monthly and quarterly
• Regularly pitch client stories to media and follow-up on story opportunities
• Draft well-written press releases and compelling content
• Create targeted media distribution lists
• Monitor for client media coverage
• Attend occasional trade shows, sales meetings and in-person media meetings on behalf of clients, with national and potential international travel as required by client needs

Requirements

• At least two to five years of experience in marketing, PR, brand strategy, and/or journalism
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Wide ranging consumption of industry and industry-adjacent media (including traditional media, podcasts, and other news)
• Demonstrated interest (which could include volunteer or internship positions) in the outdoor and active lifestyle industry
• Passion for outdoor brands and storytelling, and an eye for the people and organizations changing and shaping the culture of outdoor recreation and sport

Preferred

• We value diverse life experiences; if your professional or educational background does not precisely match our suggested experience, we’d still like to hear from you if you think you would be a good fit for the company and position.

Benefits

• monthly HRA contribution, dependent care FSA, 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions, and generous PTO.