Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

JOB SUMMARY:

The outdoors, by nature, is a place that inspires. At Vail Resorts, we are lucky to work in the outdoor space every day in hopes of inspiring everyone to get outside and discover experiences of a lifetime. This role plays a big part in making that happen. As part of our internal creative agency, the Senior Copywriter will be the voice behind each brand in the Vail portfolio. This person should have a mastery of shaping brand voices to communicate ideas that connect with guests in such a way they can’t wait to visit one of the many resorts in the network.
This role requires a person that can think strategically and is able to make creative leaps from brief to executions. They are viewed as a creative expert and leader in their discipline and can present work to stakeholders in a persuasive and effective manner.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 6+ years in a copywriting field, ad agency and/or internal brand
• Exceptional copywriting, verbal, and editing skills
• Able to use/learn project management tools to manage creative projects
• All-around positive outlook

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write. You will write some of the best copy of your career. Headlines. Body copy. Emails. OOH. Video scripts. If it needs words you will be the one to pen them.
• Use your craft to develop strong copy solutions that accurately represent the brands and lines of business across the enterprise.
• Lead conceptual projects from start to finish, including partnership with internal and external creatives, working closely with creative directors and account teams.
• Collaborate with a diverse mix of creatives, freelancers, producers, stakeholders to craft best-in-class marketing across a wide range of verticals, disciplines and markets.
• Work from briefs to come up with ideas that are on-strategy and best-in-class creative solutions with outstanding copy being a central focus.
• Be responsible for the craft, execution, and elevating the quality of a range of copywriting projects.
• Present the work with a strong strategic lens and creative expertise inclusive of understanding art direction and design choices to stakeholders at all levels.
• Develop brand voices and then ensure executions align to tones in a manner that propels the brands forward.
• Provide guidance to freelance writers to ensure brands stay on tone.
• Help grow and develop the team’s creative culture.
• And, of course, you’ll probably head to the mountains from time to time.
• Incredible copywriting skills and storytelling abilities, specifically able to craft attention-grabbing headlines for digital and email placements.
• Concepting and executing campaigns while meeting set deadlines
• Grow creative talent and develop a strong, positive team culture that inspires the company
• Lead and champion creative vision in partnership with internal clients
• Translate business objectives outline in briefs into clear creative strategies
• Keep a pulse on new and emerging trends that impact the culture of our category and beyond
• Taking constructive feedback and building upon it for a better outcome
• Manage multiple projects at once, ensuring they stay on timelines and meet deadlines
• Mastery of puns and light-hearted wit, most importantly knowing when and when not use both

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plan