Jen Wittman Rost

Jen Wittman Rost has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in the media and marketing industry. Jen started their career as a Trip Leader/Outdoor Educator at Sanborn Western Camps/Colorado Outdoor Education Center from 1997 to 2000. Jen then worked at Outward Bound USA as a Marketing and Sales Representative, where they developed recruiting events, managed partnerships, and coordinated lead generation programs. During their time at Outward Bound USA, they also served as a Tour Manager, orchestrating a nationwide speaking tour and managing sponsorships.

In 2004, Jen joined Outside Magazine, where they held several roles over the years. As the Director of Marketing for Outside Magazine, Outside Online, and Outside Events, they transformed the company's business model into a multi-media franchise, developed marketing partnership strategies, and built inter-departmental connectivity. Jen also conceptualized and produced cross-platform branded content programs for Fortune 500 brands. Later, as the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Events Director, they were responsible for the event department's budget and achieved annual revenue goals. Jen cultivated partnerships, raised the magazine's profile, and created innovative marketing events and promotional plans.

In 2015, they moved to A360Media, where they initially served as the Integrated Media Sales for Men's Journal and ASN. Here, they managed integrated media sales and further enhanced their expertise in the digital sales domain. Jen later became the Digital Sales Director for Men's Journal, responsible for driving digital sales strategies.

Currently, Jen is the Sales Director for the Men's Journal Lifestyle Group at The Arena Group, a position they started in 2023. This role focuses on sales management and driving revenue growth for the Men's Journal Lifestyle Group.

Jen Wittman Rost graduated from The University of Kansas in 1999 with a degree in Journalism, specializing in Advertising. Prior to that, they attended Topeka High School from 1991 to 1995.