Collaborate cross-functionally with Brand Marketing, Business Affairs, Legal, and external partners to ensure alignment on communications strategies. 

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. 

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 ZHR  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 

What You Bring 

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

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

• Strong background in leading integrated communications strategies across sport, culture and brand moments. 

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate on cross-functional brand campaigns, including storytelling and earned media support. 

• Ability to synthesize complex and novel information into clear communications for varied audiences. 

• Demonstrated experience solving problems independently and developing innovative, scalable communications solutions. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confident presenter and executive communicator. 

• Strong media relations and message development expertise. 

• Recognized as a thought leader and subject matter expert in brand or athlete communications. 

• Highly collaborative, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders. 

• Experience mentoring or coaching junior team members and fostering talent growth. 

• Deep understanding of sport, cultural trends and athlete impact 

Why This Role Matters 

NIKE’s athletes are more than competitors—they are storytellers, cultural icons, and sources of inspiration. In this role, you’ll help share those stories with the world. By working across athlete & sport partnership communications, you’ll help ensure Nike’s most iconic athletes and sport moments are not only seen—but deeply felt—by media, employees, and consumers across the globe.