Snow Reporter

Alterra•Stratton, VT

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Snow Reporter is responsible for sharing information both internally and externally, with guests and employees, through various channels such as video, web, social media, email and phone. The Snow Reporter will be creating content, storytelling, and reporting on resort news from mountain conditions to resort events, behind-the-scenes action to personality profiles, all the things on and off the snow. This is a seasonal role with full time and part-time opportunities, compensated at $20.00/hour. Recruitment for this role will be ongoing through December.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills in both public speaking and writing. Note that a writing sample is required.
Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions
Advanced level skier/snowboarder
Must be a creative, well organized, team player with a high degree of energy
Must be able to multi-task and work well under pressure
Working knowledge of video editing software & social media
Must be able to work efficiently to meet deadlines
Must work well independently and as a member of a team
Be a morning person! This job begins at 5:30AM each day.
High School Diploma, or equivalent, required

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in snow sports industry, preferred

Responsibilities

Write and announce a daily snow report for a variety of ski reporting services
Confer regularly with Mountain Operations, Information Desk, Marketing and Events, in order to compile, update and disseminate mountain condition information
Update several websites, including Stratton.com as the day’s conditions unfold
Maintain and update internal communication of day’s conditions
Assess/monitor mountain weather conditions for changes and follows up with reporting services
Conduct competitive resort surveys, in order to compare and assess other resort reporting information
Process and analyze daily Grooming statistics throughout the entire season
Smile, have fun, ski or snowboard on a daily basis and be the “Voice of Stratton"
Assist other departments as needed
Storyboard, film and produce on the snow content for Stratton audience
Create written content for the Stratton Blog
Special projects as assigned (film and/or written)
Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

job experience
opportunities for career advancement
Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts
Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes
Free or discounted IKON pass
Discounted golf & fitness center memberships
Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs
Retail + F&B discounts
Friends & family tickets
Onsite medical clinic
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs
401(k) plan with company match
Discounted tuition plan
Paid parental leave
Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation
Additional perks & benefits for year round employees