Responsibilities

• Communications and Media Relations: Manage media relations for the resort, both reactively and through proactive outreach, to secure high-funnel and targeted media coverage.
• Serve as a key communications resource for the resorts’ leaders and develop strategic messaging that supports their communication goals.
• Act as an official spokesperson for Beaver Creek Resort.
• Work closely with the broader Communications team to ensure execution of the company’s strategies.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Create, manage and execute meaningful hosting experiences for visiting media including itineraries, logistics, and follow-up. Act as a media escort when needed.
• Work closely with the corresponding Field Marketing Managers to help promote their department’s efforts.
• Create compelling content to help tell the resorts’ stories.
• Manage media lists, media tracking, and reporting.
• Manage the resorts’ Senior Content Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Journalism, Communications or Marketing
• 5+ years of experience in an external communications or PR role, and proven experience working with local, regional, national and international journalists and editorial staffs
• On-site presence required at Beaver Creek Resort
• Excellent writer able to draft nuanced communications on a variety of topics
• Experience with all forms of external communications channels, especially news media and social media
• Experience with crisis communications and issues management
• Passionate and out-front leader with drive to develop as a leader
• Proactive, self-starter who can manage independent projects
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; builds and maintains highly effective working relationships internally and externally
• Team player – strives for collective success

Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans