Endurance Sports Business News

Editor

Company: Women's Running Magazine

Women's Running, the only magazine in the U.S. devoted to running for women, is looking for an editor to lead the creation of the six-times-per-year national magazine. The editor will plan the editorial calendar; manage a budget; lead a team of freelance writers; edit all content of the magazine; write articles and blog posts; source photos; and collaborate with the art director on design. The job requires expert editing, proofing, writing and time-management skills as well as the ability to work within a tight budget and with a small, but talented staff. Must be highly organized, creative, passionate about running and living a healthy active lifestyle and a team player. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience inmagazine publishing, preferably at a women's lifestyle or fitness-related publication; senior editorial management experience; knowledge of topics including training for races, fitness, nutrition and women's health; and be comfortable working with InDesign and other graphics software. This position reports directly to the CEO. This position is based in St. Petersburg, Fla. No relocation assistance available, nor is the option to work remotely. To apply, send a cover letter, resume and three relevant writing samples to jobs@womensrunning.com.

Application Developer

Company: TriSports.com

Tucson-based retailer TriSports.com has an opening for an application developer to design, code, document, debug and support web-based software for internal use in an e-commerce business. Other duties would include performing advanced SQL database queries, maintenance and design to manage internal company data, maintaining all systems, hardware, software networks, servers and data in conjunction with a third party provider, and providing technical leadership in procuring new software, hardware and tools in support of future business goals. More

Registration/Database Manager
Company: Event Marketing Services, Inc.

Event Marketing Services in Charlotte, NC is looking for a registration/database manager for its event business. This is a full-time position that requires a substantial commitment to work evenings and weekends. Job responsibilities include creating and maintaining an operation manual for the planning and executing of data base management and timing and scoring functions; all data input, including manual entry from in-store drop offs and mail-ins and online downloading for upcoming events; creating of a month to month event timeline calendar; creating and maintaining online registration for events which includes setting up online registration sites; and using RunScore software to time and score all running events, with strong ability to problem solve and work under pressure. To receive a complete job description or to apply with a résumé and letter, email humanresources@runforyourlife.com.

North America Marketing Director

Company: Smartwool

This position will lead the North American interpretation, execution and communication of the SmartWool global brand vision collectively with senior management and other key influencers. Building from the Long Range Plan (LRP), develop and execute an annual North American marketing plan that supports SmartWool's strategic direction. The plan will: create alignment between SmartWool's product map, distribution channels and customers, contribute to SmartWool's retail partnerships by driving retail footprints, thus improving the "partnership ROI," the return that SmartWool and our dealers enjoy on the investment we have made in each other, bundle SmartWool's significant creative resources into a package that drives the objectives set in the LRP, and create a simple set of brand metrics that can be referred to and benchmarked for consistency in all brand-related activities, then work to integrate those metrics universally throughout SmartWool's North American organization. More

Sponsorship Sales and Expo/Block Party Coordinator
Company: Red Rock Company

Red Rock Company, a Tempe, AZ based athletic event production company, is looking for a Sponsorship Sales and Expo/Block Party Coordinator for a national 5K race series. Job responsibilities include sponsorship and expo vendor sales, expo planning and coordination, sponsorship fulfillment, pre and post race block party planning and coordination. Must be willing to relocate to Tempe, AZ and travel to 6 events in 2010, 15-16 events in 2011, and 18-20 events in 2012. Position will start as part-time and become full-time in 2010. Interested applicants should send a resume via email to kimo@redrockco.com.