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 YOU’LL WORK WITH
This position plays a supporting role in developing long-term communications strategy and engaging with media, influencers, and content creators to build Nike brand narratives centered around Football and Energy. The role will work closely with communications peers at Global and Geo level across the brand, corporate, business and employee communications, as well as in partnership with Nike’s consumer X FOP, marketing, sports marketing teams and key stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging aligned with Nike’s brand values and business objectives. As part of the brand comms team, this role will report to the Sr. Manager of Brand Communications, GC.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate is a strategic communications professional with strong passion and knowledge of sports, particularly the football industry, youth and fashion culture. They thrive in a fast-paced environment and embrace changes and uncertainties. This individual excels at shaping powerful brand, product and athlete narratives that spark meaningful conversations and deepen Nike’s connection with culture and community.
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, Marketing, Advertising, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 3 years in brand communications, media relations, ideally within a global or consumer brand in sport industry.
- Proven ability to communicate plans and build influence across a complex matrix on a corporate, regional and functional basis
- Exceptional relationship-building skills and comfort with ambiguity.
- Proven cultural acuity and ability to work across large, diverse team at Global and Geo level.
- A team-oriented mindset for action and impact.
- Exceptional English communication skills (both written and verbal).
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
- Partner with Brand Communications teams to develop and execute integrated, audience-first communication strategies.
- Establish relationship and strengthen authentic connections including media to build Nike’s influence and shift perception.
- Push boundary for breakthrough storytelling to humanize our brand, drive impact, and build strong local resonates through new channels, content creations and partnership.
- Work across Greater China and globe to drive energy and Nike’s narrative focus on our brands with creativity and distinction, anchored on sport and athletes.
- Closely work with core function and teams across enterprise to integrate our offense and to support or drive impactful storytelling opportunities.
- The individual will also contribute to Geo media events when necessary, as well as support media training, and staff Nike spokespeople (executives, designers, athletes, catalysts, collaborators, and etc.) where relevant.
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.