FWT Qualifier and Junior Communication Coordinator - Stage

Description du poste

In short

The FWT Qualifier and Junior Communication Coordinator is a crucial member of the Communication team and the Sports Development team. This person will be the link between two of the companys key departments, assisting the Sports Development team with their seasonal communication and managing social media to engage and entertain the Junior and Qualifier communities. Additionally, they will provide support to the Sports Development team in various areas.

What the FWT

The Freeride World Tour (FWT) team is comprised of 15-20 young and passionate staff based near Lausanne, Switzerland. They work year-round to organize the five-stop Freeride World Tour circuit, which includes the well-known Xtreme Verbier event. Verbier event. Additionally, the team coordinates over 90 Qualifier events and Junior events worldwide and oversees a global community of + licensed riders.

This entails a lot of work and travel but also means spending time at events (and occasionally sharing a drink) with the Freeride World Tour Family. This unique community includes over people, including external staff, riders, and partners. Working with FWT is a life-changing experience that allows you to meet inspiring individuals and grow on both personal and professional levels.

The work environment is dynamic and occasionally disorganized but encourages proactivity and the sharing of new ideas regardless of position or background, all with a focus on the big picture in which everyone plays a crucial role. Micro-management and hierarchy are not part of our vocabulary, and the status quo gives us nightmares. Telework and flexible work arrangements are promoted, though physical teamwork is also emphasized as necessary for success.

Meet the team

At its core, the Communication team produces content and tells compelling stories about the competitions and riders of the Freeride World Tour. This tour is recognized as the pinnacle of freeriding competition, and it is the Sports Development team which is responsible for organizing Challenger, Qualifier, and Junior events.

These events represent the pyramid of the sport and serve as the direct link between the organization and the riders. Due to the diversity of tasks and projects, team members interact with people from all backgrounds, including event organizers, athletes, coaches, and more.

Rigor is required to ensure smooth operation throughout the season. However, the experience is even richer as the team benefits from continuous fieldwork throughout the winter. If youre looking for a work environment where your role can make an impact, take responsibility for your projects, continuously learn, meet tons of people and be surrounded by passionate individuals who enjoy celebrating, then youre in the right place!

Your Missions

The ideal candidate for this position should possess an extensive set of skills and experiences in social media management, with a focus on handling the FWT Qualifier and FWT Junior communities. The responsibilities encompass scheduling, publishing, and monitoring social media posts across multiple platforms, sourcing content from athletes, partners, and event organizers, and coordinating social media during events, the Communication Coordinator

Apart from social media, the Communication Coordinator is also in charge of the newsletter, webnews creation, and some visual productions. This includes gathering, editing and publishing relevant content, as well as ensuring their brand voice and messaging are consistent with the companys overall message.

Finally, this position requires the ability to deliver fast, be at ease to work in a stressful environment (events life!) and feel comfortable collaborating with people from different backgrounds and culture.

A classical day in the life of the Communication Coordinator, on events, looks like this :