Communications Coordinator Jobs

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
CLASSIFICATION: Year-round; Full-time
FLSA: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Communications Manager; Director of Marketing & Communications
LOCATION: Park City, UT
TRAVEL: 10-20%
TOTAL COMPENSATION: $48k-$55k, 3% annual bonus potential
BENEFITS: Comprehensive health insurance package; 401k with 3% company match; generous flexible time off; industry perks; access to athlete gym; weekly staff lunch if on-site; hybrid work schedule if on-site (minimum three days in office).
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Communications Coordinator with an emphasis on snowboard and freeski communications. This is a full-time, beneficial position eligible for our full benefits package including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application, please email [email protected].
Summary / Objective
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a Communications Coordinator to manage internal and external communications to key stakeholders. This person will be self-motivated, organized and a team player, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to think outside of the box.
You’ll work closely with all departments, including Communications, Partnerships, Creative, Events and Foundation teams on internal and external communications across the organization, while overseeing communications with stakeholders, including membership, partners, donors and U.S. Ski & Snowboard fans.
The job will also have an emphasis on snowboarding and freeskiing, with this person serving as the liaison between the public and the U.S. Freeski and U.S. Snowboard Team athletes and staff, while helping to grow awareness of the athletes and the team.
About Us
U.S. Ski & Snowboard (USSS) is committed to leading, encouraging, and supporting athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic skiing and snowboarding. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an environment in which diversity is valued, equity is striven for, and inclusion is embraced.
Roles & Responsibilities
Communications

• Provide oversight on all company content to ensure adherence to company voice and delivery
• Create and edit internal communications, speeches, talking points and writing on owned and partnered media outlets
• Collaborate with internal Communications/Marketing, Creative, Partnerships, Events, Foundation and Membership teams to develop organizational messages
• Development and deployment of content via email and website
• Development of content to convey U.S. Ski & Snowboard messages to key stakeholder audiences (donors, partners, membership and fans), including newsletters, company and department announcements, event recaps and general news releases
• Assist athletes in brand building, self-promotion and increasing personal and team fan base
• Educate athletes and staff with skills that support their traditional media, social media and public interaction

Public Relations

• Provide general support as needed, including at major U.S. Ski & Snowboard events
• Data management of stakeholder audiences and media lists
• Serve as a liaison between athletes/staff and news media including management of mixed zones and other media areas, as well as other pre-race and post-race opportunities with both media onsite and offsite
• Track media coverage and conduct reporting
• Work with the media and event organizers on the athletes’ and team’s behalf including distribution of athlete and staff comments, information alerts, audio, photography and video as appropriate to help tell the story
• Pitch and secure coverage for organization, athletes and events
• Handle inbound media requests and work with athletes, executives and press officers to coordinate interviews and media opportunities
• Provide support for television broadcasters including host broadcaster, key networks and U.S. Ski & Snowboard production
• Ensure the dissemination of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard brand through athletes

Content & Social Media

• Manage and maintain a content calendar
• Assist social media team by developing posts, assets and ideas for social channels
• Manage athlete biography information for FIS and broadcasters
• Ability to post to social media during events around the world within brand guidelines
• Develop news information content for each major event including Olympics, World Championships, World Cup, U.S. Grand Prix, X Games and Dew Tour (plus other events on occasion)
• Build and maintain athlete biographies throughout the season with complete updates performed each March/April

Partner & Donor Management

• Strategize with U.S. Ski & Snowboard commercial partnership teams to create initiatives that will grow awareness within the realm of our partnerships
• Work with athletes and alpine staff to facilitate sponsor and donor obligations, and work with athletes on forging stronger partnerships with both
• Provide support for U.S. Ski & Snowboard commercial partner and foundation projects
• Manage exposure of partner brands in public areas including finish area, awards podium, photo shoots, etc.

Athlete Management

• Conduct all work in an atmosphere conducive to athletic excellence
• Manage high-pressure environments, such as finish areas and press conferences
• Ensure clear communication from the U.S. Ski & Snowboard management team to athletes/staff and vice-versa

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
RESPONSIBLE TO
The position will be managed by the Communications Manager, while formally reporting to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Marketing & Communications Director.
Competencies & Experience

• Preferred
• Positive, upbeat presence with others, including both coworkers and outside contacts
• Knowledge of AP Style
• 2+ years of professional communications experience
• Understanding of digital media, including content and social media
• Proven writing background
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment; available for travel and working non-traditional hours
• Education in Marketing, PR/Communications, English, Advertising, Business or related fields
• Ability to build strong relationships and partnerships with athletes, support staff, and media entities
• Ability to ski or snowboard and love for the outdoors
• Experience with SalesForce
• Knowledge of U.S. Ski & Snowboard sports, specifically within freeskiing and snowboarding
• Experience with newsletter development
• Required
• Passion and engagement in skiing and snowboarding
• Leadership, communication and strong relationship-building skills to effectively work between departments and unite organization and athletes
• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented—able to work on tight deadlines and in a live environment
• Strong writing skills and understanding of engaging copy
• Self-motivated, easily adaptable, passionate, creative and curious

U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT
USSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. USSS's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.