Job Description

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the worlds best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. its about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

The NIKE, Inc. Communications team develops, establishes and strengthens authentic connections with diverse audiences through the lens of innovation and sport. The team creates premium and innovative brand stories, builds and enhances corporate reputation and brand equity, and engages audiences such as consumers, media, athletes, investors, non-governmental organizations and Nikes own employees. The team focuses on information, inspiration and connection to accelerate the growth of NIKE, Inc. Communications employees ignite conversations, envision the possibilities, and influence and deliver new levels of creative and strategic thinking to advance the brand around the world.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Were looking for a Director of Product Communications who will be responsible for building strategies and creating and leading communications storytelling and experiences to help Nike reach new audiences and amplify the brands reach.

This role is responsible for communications within Nikes vast Catalyst Brand Management (CBM) collaborator portfolio, which includes partnerships with brands, retailers, and individuals at the intersection of art, culture, design, and creativity.

In addition to leading the CBM product communications strategy, the role will help lead, redefine, cultivate, and develop expressions of sport and style that challenge convention and permeate culture in new and inventive ways. The output of this work should ignite purposeful conversations around Nikes most powerful stories and help build creative networks.

The candidate would benefit having a passion for sport, an ability to deliver new ways of thinking, and a desire to deepen and evolve Nike's sport-culture relationship with media and consumers. The individual should be proactive, creative, and solutions oriented. Being culturally curious, sport obsessed, having an eye for design and trends, and an appreciation for art and understanding of popular culture is a must. This person will also be responsible for cultivating a forward-looking approach to communications strategies that demonstrate the ever-changing media and highly engaged consumer landscape.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
Our work encompasses written, oral, visual, and digital communication. We focus on information and connectionwhat is created, how it is managed, distributed and consumed to accelerate the growth of our brands. Our audiences include athletes, business partners, consumers, employees, catalysts, collaborators, institutions, retailers, investors, media, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

We work across the globe to drive energy through inspiration, innovation and growth stories. We are looking for individuals with the ability to expand the boundaries of communications and define the future, and who can connect, influence and deliver new levels of creative and critical thinking.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
If this is you, youll be working closely with Communications peers across the consumer creation and narrative communications functions, as well as in partnership with Nikes integrated CBM marketing team. The individual will also contribute to global and regional media events when necessary, as well as support, media train, and staff Nike spokespeople (designers, athletes, catalysts, collaborators, and etc.) where relevant. This role is part of the Consumer Creation communications team.

WHAT YOU BRING
- 10+ years professional experience in high profile corporate communications or public relations roles supporting global brand organizations.

- Extensive knowledge of international media landscape and thorough knowledge of the needs of different media and communication tools for digital, print and broadcast.

- Management skills including high-profile communications, strategic planning, budgeting, creative solutions, and agency management, with additional experience in developing proactive, creative communications, and extensive communications strategies.

- Proven ability to communicate plans across a complex matrix on a corporate, regional and functional basis.

- Proven cultural acuity and ability to work within differing cultural practices and customs.

- Experience initiating and driving the ideation process to contribute meaningful, innovative strategies to the business at concept stage.

- High aptitude for creative thinking balanced against bottom line business needs.

- Successful experience working effectively at a senior level in brand management and a proven ability to provide guidance and direction to peers.

- Experience as a company/agency spokesperson preferred.

- Strong English written and spoken required; knowledge of second and/or third language preferred.

- Professional work experience in the United States and at least one other country strongly preferred.

PREFERRED:
- Bachelor's degree (minimum) in journalism, PR, English, communications, business, or related field required.

- Knowledge of footwear or apparel industry

- Experience working on high profile consumer brands

- Successful experience in working effectively at a high senior level brand management and a proven ability to provide guidance and direction to peers

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

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, veteran status, or disability.