Alex Aufmann

Alex Aufmann currently serves as the Director of Media & Content Partnerships at Matador Network, a position held since May 2024. Prior to this, Alex was the Travel Category Director at Outside from December 2017 to May 2024, overseeing sales representatives and enhancing brand visibility through innovative campaigns and strategic partnerships. Alex also held various positions at Outside, including Director of Integrated Media Sales and Sales Account Manager, where responsibilities included developing comprehensive media proposals and managing national and international accounts. Additional experiences include serving as Senior Marketing Director at Active Interest Media, Account Executive at ActiveJunky.com, Senior Media Planner at Backbone Media, and Sales Coordinator at Outside Magazine. Alex's early career included a role as Sales Representative at Aspen Skiing Company. Alex earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs from the University of Iowa in 2008.