Backbone Media
Jen Burn has a diverse work experience that spans over a decade. Jen began their career as an intern at Aspen Skiing Company in 2008 and later worked as an Editorial Intern at Trail Runner Magazine. In 2009, they served as a Wrangler at Drowsy Water Ranch before taking on the role of Advanced Sales and Reservations at Winter Park Resort and Aspen Skiing Company in 2010. From 2010 to 2014, Jen worked as a Subscription Manager at Big Stone Publishing. In 2014, they joined Backbone Media, LLC, where they have held various positions, including Account Coordinator, Account Manager, Senior Account Manager, Associate PR Director, and currently, PR Account Director.
Jen Burn obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Communication and Media Studies with a minor in Psychology, Art, and Art History from Trinity University in the years 2004 to 2008. In 2007, they briefly attended the University of Otago, but their degree and field of study during that time are unknown.
Backbone Media
Backbone Media targets, engages and inspires the active lifestyle market through public relations, media planning and buying, social media and affiliate marketing. From day one, Backbone was rooted in the idea that you could fuse passion for an outdoor, active lifestyle with a profession advocating for brands you believe in. Today, we’re a team of more than 65 hard-charging runners, skiers, climbers, cyclists, hikers, paddlers, hunters, anglers, dog lovers and travel enthusiasts. We align our employees’ passions with the brands they represent. Our fast-paced offices in Denver and Carbondale have landed us on Outside’s “Best Places to Work” list more years than we can count. But we don’t just throw around buzzwords like teamwork, trust and transparency. We live and breathe by our true north — from lunch runs, the Powder Clause and happy hours to trail work days and river clean-ups. Check out our website to learn more about us and what we do.