Stephen Meyers Email & Phone Number

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Through strategic content planning, I drive content to online and print platforms, including usatriathlon.org, Multisport Zone weekly email newsletter to more than 80,000 members, USA Triathlon social media networks, USA Triathlon Magazine, media outlets, and other communication channels. Job responsibilities include: Manage editorial content calendar for usatriathlon.org, email communications and social media. Lead editor of all public-facing USA Triathlon communications.Lead USA Triathlon’s public relations efforts via proactive media pitching, coordinating with media, and arranging media opportunities for U.S. elite athletes. Served as press officer at Paris 2024 Olympic Games and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Editor-in-Chief of USA Triathlon Magazine, which is a membership publication that is printed quarterly and maintains the largest per-issue circulation in the sport (80,000+).Manager for our Communications Coordinator, Senior Creative Services Coordinator and Social Media Coordinator

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Prior to being promoted to Senior Manager, I managed editorial content calendar for usatriathlon.org and worked with contributors and USA Triathlon Certified Coaches to fill specific story needs for all USA Triathlon-owned media, including articles, feature stories and blogs. Planned, sourced and built the weekly e-newsletter, Multisport Zone, sent to more than 80,000 members Directed social media strategy for USA Triathlon social media. Oversaw social media community management, content development and execution to engage followers and grow social community.Managed planning, writing and sending of all constituent email communications. Served as editor of the eight-page youth insert, USA Triathlon Kids, in the quarterly USA Triathlon Magazine, as well as managing editor for USA Triathlon Magazine. Coordinated the annual Rankings/Athlete of the Year section in the spring edition of USA Triathlon Magazine. Editor for web content, newsletters, event programs and other publications. Provided event support at USA Triathlon National Championships through social media updates, live blogs, photo galleries, media and public relations and other communications as needed. Served as staff-wide contact for all social media planning, monitoring and implementation. Regularly contributed to magazine and website editorial planning sessions. Assisted with writing website copy and organizational messaging, as needed.Manage Social Media & Video Senior Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator and Digitial Content & Resources Coordinator.

Beijing, China

Managed media relations for the U.S. Para Nordic Team at the Winter Paralympic Games Beijing 2022. Handled and organized national and international media requests for the 15 athletes and assisted athletes through the media mixed zone. In addition, wrote event recap press releases, conducted interviews and provided social media content.

Tokyo, Japan

Managed media relations for the U.S. Paralympic Triathlon Team at the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Handled and organized national and international media requests for the 17 athletes. In addition, conducted interviews with athletes, wrote press releases and provided live race coverage. Also assisted the U.S. Paralympics communications team, serving as press officer for several other sports, conducting interviews with athletes and coordinating media requests.

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Delivered mail. Wrote about my experience for City Lab.

Fort Collins, Colorado

- Coordinate and produce Xplore, the Coloradoan's dedicated outdoor recreation Sunday section. - Report and write stories about Northern Colorado's recreation in the form of first-person feature stories, consumer trends stories, land issues concerning the National Park Service and live coverage of endurance events. - Reported and produced the award-winning longform feature on Colorado 14,000-foot mountain, Longs Peak, following the death of a Fort Collins hiker. - In the summer of 2015, coordinated a hiking series that invited 20 readers to hike with me in preparation for a summit of Longs Peak. I led the seven hikes, including a successful summit of 14,259-foot Longs Peak. - Also during the summer of 2015, I traveled Colorado for the ultimate road trip, a project called eXplore Colorado, which highlighted the state's hidden gems and most famous landmarks. - Produced photos and videos

Twin Falls, Idaho

- A member of a four-person sports desk covering 30 high schools and the College of Southern Idaho for the 18,000 circulation daily. - Primary beat was College of Southern Idaho, one of the premier JUCO basketball programs in the country. - Led social media efforts in the sports department, enhancing use of Twitter and Facebook.

Fort Collins, Colorado

- Sports reporter covering Division I football, basketball, volleyball and track and field. - Helped develop Collegian.com's first blog. - Implemented CoverItLive coverage to enhance reader experience while covering sporting events.

Montrose, Colorado

- General assignment reporter as an intern- Reported and wrote on several topics, including county commissioner meetings, community events, sports and general news. Produced photos and video.