Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s 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. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
At NIKE, Global Communications curates and amplifies the company’s narrative by building powerful relationships, influence, and opportunities through storytelling and experience. The Sr. Professional, Innovation, Design & Product Communications will serve as the key connection point between Global Communications and the teams shaping NIKE’s future through sport science, research, design, and product creation.
You bring a deep appreciation for how innovation at NIKE begins with the athlete and is fueled by science, creativity, and relentless curiosity. You know how to translate complex, technical, or research‑driven work into clear, compelling stories that honor both the art and science behind NIKE innovation and the pursuit of making athletes* better. You understand how to connect athlete insight, sport science, and product creation to broader cultural relevance and brand narrative.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
Serve as a core contact between Global Communications and Innovation, Design & Product teams, ensuring athlete insight, research, and product creation work translate into clear, aligned communications strategies.
Develop, collaborate, and execute communications plans that position NIKE’s innovation platforms, performance technologies, and product breakthroughs at the center of the company’s global storytelling.
Translate athlete insight, sport science, materials research, and engineering work into clear, athlete‑focused narratives for internal and external audiences.
Build and maintain messaging frameworks, content plans, decks, and storytelling tools that support innovation milestones and product launches.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Brand, Sport Offense, and Athlete & Sports Marketing Communications teams to ensure consistency across channels.
Assist in planning and executing key moments, events, and experiences tied to innovation and product milestones.
Manage stakeholder communications, timelines, and deliverables to ensure operational excellence.
Be on the pulse of sport, innovation, and technology trends to proactively surface storytelling opportunities.
Across all work, bring structure, clarity, and consistency to high‑visibility initiatives and help strengthen NIKE’s mission of bringing inspiration and innovation to all athletes*.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This role sits within Global Communications and supports NIKE’s Innovation, Design & Product portfolio, reporting to the Senior Director of Innovation, Design & Product Communications for Nike, Inc. You will work across a highly matrixed organization and collaborate with:
NIKE, Inc. Brand, Corporate and Geo Communications teams
Innovation, Design & Product (IDP) leadership and functional teams
Scientists, engineers, designers, innovators and product experts
Nike Sport Research Lab (NSRL) and advanced research partners
Brand Marketing, Legal, and Business Affairs
External agency partners
Senior leadership across Global Communications and IDP
WHAT YOU BRING
3-5 years of experience in communications, product, innovation, or science‑driven storytelling—preferably with a global brand or agency
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
Strong writing, editing, presentation and research skills with the ability to adapt tone and voice for different audiences
Understanding of innovation, design, and product creation processes
Confidence partnering with technical experts, creatives, and senior leaders in a highly matrixed environment
Knowledge of and curiosity for sport science, human performance, materials, and emerging technology
Ability to stay calm, organized, and solutions‑oriented under pressure
A passion for NIKE’s mission and the art and science of making athletes* better
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.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
