Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort is hiring: Snow Reporter + Communications Assistant in Tw

Overview

Snow Reporter + Communications Assistant role at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort. This position supports marketing and communications by delivering daily mountain updates and creating on-brand assets to highlight mountain moments. The role reports to the Content + Communications Manager and is seasonal, with 4 days/week, 10-hour shifts, starting early mornings during the season.

Job Title: Snow Reporter + Communications Assistant

Department: Marketing and Sales

Reports To: Content + Communications Manager

Prepared Date: 09/2025

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay Status: Hourly (30-40 hours per week) 4 days/week, 10-hour shifts, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

YR Status: Seasonal (approx Mid-November – End of Season)

Pay Rate: Starting at $18/hr

Notes: This job description shall not be construed as a contract for employment. Must be at least 18 years of age. Sierra-at-Tahoe is an at-will employer. This position requires a post-offer background check.

Summary

Are you an early riser with a passion for skiing or snowboarding and a knack for storytelling? Sierra-at-Tahoe is seeking a creative, organized, and enthusiastic Snow Reporter + Communications Assistant to fuel our marketing engine by sharing daily mountain updates and bringing the Sierra brand to life through clear communications. You will deliver an accurate and timely mountain conditions report each morning across Sierra’s digital platforms while also creating compelling assets (written and visual) to highlight on-brand mountain moments. You’ll collaborate with the Marketing and Mountain Operations team to ensure updates are consistent, informed, and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the mountain by 5:00 AM on assigned days to prepare and distribute an accurate daily snow and mountain conditions report.
• Update Sierra-at-Tahoe's website, snow phone, and third-party platforms (X, Instagram, SMS, website) with real-time conditions and operation updates throughout the day.
• Participate in radio and on-camera interviews and serve as a Sierra ambassador for weekly live segments and other branded short-form video content segments.
• Contribute as a writer for the weekly newsletter, Snow Reporter blog, drafting Instagram captions, and other copywriting support needs.
• Support PR and media efforts by gathering b-roll, coordinating on-site logistics (tickets, rentals, swag), and keeping requests organized via Wrike.
• Assist program reporting by pulling analytics (social, email, web traffic) into monthly recaps under guidance from the Communications Manager.
• Cultivate relationships with Ski Patrol, Grooming, Lift Ops, and Mountain Ops teams to gather reliable, up-to-date information.
• Capture and share quick daily condition updates via iPhone/Instagram Stories.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety and Qualifications

• Responsibilities to Safety: Protect the safety of self, co-workers, and guests; report unsafe conditions or incidents immediately; follow safety policies; operate equipment safely.
• Ideal Candidate Qualifications: Excellent written and verbal communication; expert/advanced skier or snowboarder with a passion to ski daily; enjoys copywriting and creating engaging captions; comfortable being on-camera; self-starter; creative with social media and trend-spotting; able to work outside in winter conditions, pre-dawn or after sunset; ability to calculate snow totals and deliver accurate, on-brand resort communications; reliable winter transportation (as duties occur outside shuttle hours).

Education and Experience

• Have previous ski industry experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field is a plus; experience and attitude go a long way.
• Interest in weather patterns, storm tracking, and Tahoe climate quirks.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups.
• Numerical skills: calculate rates, ratios, and percents; interpret graphs.

General Conditions

• Resort certification on any necessary equipment as applicable.
• Physical demands include standing, communicating, and ability to lift up to 40 pounds; exposure to outdoor winter conditions; noise level usually moderate.