Para Biathlon Content Creator – Freelance Position

Location: Remote and on-site at events

Start Date: 01 December 2023 or 01 January 2024

Duration: To be Discussed, initially 2023/2024 season

About the IBU

The International Biathlon Union (IBU) is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), as the international governing body for the Olympic sport of biathlon. Headquartered in Anif bei Salzburg, the IBU is a non-profit organisation registered in Austria that regulates the sport and oversees the competition organisation worldwide. In cooperation with its 61-member national federations, the IBU uses competitions, events, programmes and other activities to promote and develop participation in Biathlon throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.biathlonworld.com.

Role purpose

The IBU took over the governance of Para Biathlon from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) as of 1 July 2022. Para Nordic Skiing is now managed by the IBU in cooperation with the International Ski Federation (FIS) through a joint Steering Committee and an IBU-FIS Working Group. Para Biathlon is integrated into FIS’s general Para Snow Sports initiative with the IBU supporting with technical knowledge of Biathlon and helping develop the competition structure from low-level events through to World Cup and World Championships up to the Paralympic Winter Games. Given that Para Biathlon and Para Cross-Country share many of the same athletes, a coordinated approach is necessary to maximise efficiencies and opportunities for the athletes. Following the initial season of joint operation with FIS during the 2022/2023 season, the IBU has now started the process of integration of Para Biathlon into its operations.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the IBU Communications department, the IBU Para Biathlon Coordinator and the FIS Para Nordic Team, your tasks will include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide reliable coverage of the Para Biathlon World Cup and World Championships

• Content Creation for the @biathlonworld and @parasnowsports social media channels

• Contribute to the overall IBU Communications Department content plan

Knowledge, experience, and skills

If you are interested in covering Para Biathlon next season, you should meet the following criteria:

• Fluency in English (oral and especially written); other language skills are an advantage

• Experience in social media event coverage and content creation

• Knowledge and interest in biathlon and para biathlon

• Ability to work independently at events but be a good team player

• Ability to travel to the events of the Para Biathlon World Cup and the World Championships 2024

• Skills in editing of photo and video assets are an advantage

Documents required: short cover letter, CV and examples of work and experience

Applications to be transmitted to: rene.denfeld@ibu.at

Deadline for applications: 29 September 2023