Communications & PR Assistant Manager

Position Summary The Communications & PR Assistant Manager plays a key role in supporting the development and execution of domestic and international public relations initiatives. This role will monitor and report on media coverage, track industry news and trends, write and deliver press materials including press releases, key messaging and pitches, host media on the ground in Aspen and Snowmass, and manage PR-related administrative tasks, all while maintaining a proactive, creative and results-driven approach. This position collaborates cross-functionally across marketing, hospitality, mountain operations and all of Aspen One’s business units, as well as with representatives from outside organizations in the planning and coordination of self-directed PR projects. This position reports to the Director of Communications.The budgeted salary range for this position is $58,656- $73,320. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.Job Posting Deadline Applications for this position will be accepted until January 6, 2025.Essential Job FunctionsHost media in-resort, including developing itineraries, working with internal and external partners to develop full-scope hosted visitsProvide administrative support, including maintaining media lists, handling press inquiries and managing calendarsDevelop press materials including press releases, media pitches, announcements, key messaging, media kits, briefing books and moreProvide media and key messaging support for company events and initiatives, assist in creating PR plans and strategiesMaintain ongoing pulse of media landscape including local, regional, and national markets as well as across relevant beats such as travel, outdoor & ski, sustainability, business.Build and maintain targeted media lists, and nurture relationships with key reportersWork proactively on media outreach and pitching. Represent the company’s voice when working with mediaTrack media coverage and compile monthly reports on PR campaign performance. Monitor and analyze effectiveness of PR campaigns and regularly communicate insights to managementCollaborate and support work with external stakeholders including local and state tourism organizations, external PR agencies, local businesses, event partners, professional societies.Serve as project manager support for the PR team, helping to funnel requests in and work cross-functionally with other teams to maintain PR support across the businessOther duties as assigned