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Senior Professional, Sport, Athlete & Marketing Comms

Nike • Beaverton, OR • 15h ago

Sr. Professional, Sport, Athletes & Marketing Communications

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You will work across a highly matrixed organization and collaborate with:

NIKE, Inc. Brand & Corporate Communications teams

Global Sports Marketing teams

Global Strategy

Brand Marketing

Legal and Business Affairs

External athlete representatives and agencies

Key sport partner communications teams across leagues, teams and federations

Senior leadership across Global Communications and Sports Marketing

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

At NIKE, the Communications team curates and amplifies the company's narrative-building powerful relationships, influence, and opportunities through storytelling and experience. The Sr. Professional, Sport, Athletes & Marketing Communications, will serve as a primary point of contact between Global Communications and Global Sports Marketing, with a focus on turning sport and athlete insights into impactful internal and external storytelling. This role will work across the Sports Marketing team to identify, elevate and develop athlete-led communications strategies that shape NIKE's voice across audiences.

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience or training.

3+ years of relevant experience in corporate communications, brand storytelling, sports marketing, or PR-preferably with a global brand or agency.

Strong writing and message development skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into compelling narratives.

Confidence in collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and working in a highly matrixed organization.

Understanding of media dynamics, earned storytelling, and reactive response best practices.

Knowledge and passion for sport and the cultural power of athletes.

Adaptability and calm under pressure in fast-paced or live environments.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

Serve as a core link between Global Communications and Sports Marketing ensuring athlete insights translate into clear, compelling communications strategies. Develop, collaborate and execute communications plans that position athletes and sports partnerships at the center of NIKE's global storytelling. Collaborate cross-functionally with Brand Marketing, Business Affairs, Legal, and external partners to ensure alignment on communications strategies. Work closely with Sports Marketing teams to proactively surface storytelling opportunities tied to athlete achievements and key global events. Support the development of reactive statements and issue mitigation strategies, collaborating with Legal and Comms leadership when needed. Represent NIKE, Inc. at athlete and sport moments, managing athlete interviews and providing real-time communications support. Contribute to team excellence by sharing knowledge and helping build a culture of collaboration and innovation.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5153e46a93f4460db48eb9e611386685) .

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.

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