At Backbone, we live by the mantra that passion drives results. We strive to align our clients with our team members’ interests, bridging the gap between work and play and keeping an eye on the elusive work/life balance. If you join our team of smart, driven marketers, you’ll become part of an extended work family, drawn together by a passion for an active lifestyle.

The Job

The Account Coordinator (AC) supports the account management team, executing the tactical elements and reporting on the outcomes of our clients' PR campaigns. The AC reports directly to a PR Director. 

The Work

• Daily support for PR account managers
• Media monitoring and tracking
• Media database management and list-building
• News release writing and distribution
• Pitching brand, product and athlete stories to targeted media
• Product seeding and shipping to media
• ROI reporting and results analysis
• Attend tradeshows, sales meetings and in-person media meetings on behalf of clients

The Essentials

• Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field
• 0-2 years of professional experience

Your Capabilities

• Strong writing skills and familiarity with AP style
• Computer skills for editing and writing; knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Familiarity with popular social media channels including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
• Ability to work with strict deadlines, juggling multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A willingness to roll up your sleeves to get the job done

The Extra Mile

• Previous work in the PR field
• Understanding of Backbone’s core values
• A love of the outdoors
• A sense of humor

Be you, on our team. We seek to build an inclusive team and culture that values diverse lived experiences, backgrounds and skillsets.

Salary: $48,000

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k match

Perks: Flex time, powder days, wellness incentives, work from home/remote work options, office kegs, team hikes, floats, runs and playtime

About Backbone Media: We are the country's leading active lifestyle media agency. For 25 years, Backbone has partnered with brands big and small to develop and execute effective, integrated media strategies. With offices in Carbondale and Denver, Colorado. Backbone has been consistently included on Outside Magazine’s “Best Places to Work” list.Backbone provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Please no phone calls regarding job inquiries.

COVID-19 Vaccinations: Backbone Media requires all employees who enter a Backbone owned or operated facility or who physically interact with others - including, colleagues, vendors and clients - as part of their job duties to demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their employment, subject to exemptions for sincerely held religious beliefs, or medical reasons.