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
We are seeking a skilled communications professional to join our Global Technology team. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills and be capable of developing and executing communications strategies that drive engagement and support the goals and objectives of the Global Technology organization. This individual will have a proven track record of collaboration with senior leaders, partners, and cross-functional teams, and will be able to foster robust communication and content channels, as well as engagement mechanisms, that positively impact our Global Technology teammates and NIKE Inc.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
You will be responsible for driving communications initiatives within a large technology organization, working closely with Global Technology leaders, teammates, and strategic partners from across NIKE Inc. to execute cross-functionally. You will:
Design and execute global, comprehensive communication and content strategies and plans with emphasis on senior leader communication
Draft narrative content aligned to Nike’s strategic principles and plans
Work cross-functionally within a technology environment to drive storytelling to non-technical audiences
Customize approaches based on applicable stakeholder needs
Craft and distribute regular cross-team communications and content across multiple communication channels
Track communication project progress and adjust plans as necessary to achieve goals
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will be a part of the Global Technology Management Office and report to the Senior Manager of the Business Operations & Engagement team. You will be on a central team that drives business operations, communications, and engagement initiatives across Global Technology. On a day-to-day basis, you will engage with various levels of stakeholders, executive sponsors and teams as well as partners across all of NIKE, Inc. to help define, build, and implement organizational communication strategies. In addition, you will also partner directly with senior leaders in crafting storytelling and defining communication vehicles, serving as a key thought partner.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. Any acceptable combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant or a related field.
4+ years professional experience within a technology organization
Relevant professional experience working with senior executives within a communications capacity
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong competency to interact with all levels of organizational leadership
Proven track record of implementing successful communication strategies
Required to use software applications to complete and manage tasks, schedules, and projects
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.
