WHO YOU’LL WORK WITHThis position will engage directly with cross-functional teammates across Global and Geo Communications, Business and Brand as well as Sports Marketing and League & Federation partners to develop and align on the communications strategy and priorities. They will create and represent the brand at major global football moments and build and drive influence with the right partners internally and externally.The right candidate has extensive experience driving communications strategy in the global football industry, is highly collaborative, exhibits high-level critical thinking, and can manage multiple and competing priorities. The ability to access and apply knowledge of consumer and media insights, trends, and intelligence related to basketball is a must. A deep understanding of basketball and a passion for the sport, its culture, and its communities is imperative.You will be part of the Global Consumer, Product and Brand Communications team and will report to the Senior Director of Global Basketball and Football. This role will work closely with all areas of the Global Communications team and with a highly matrixed and cross-functional group across the following areas:
Global Communications counterparts across Consumer, Product & Brand, Enterprise/Corporate Comms and Employee Comms
Geo and City Communications teams
Global Football Business Partners (GM and Strategy)
Brand Marketing
Sports Marketing & Athlete Communications team
Sports Marketing and League/Federation Partners (at times)
Legal & Business Affairs
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe are looking for a Principal of Global Football Communications to join the Global Consumer, Product and Brand Communications team. This person will proactively develop and lead strategic communications plans and ongoing storytelling in service of Nike's global football business priorities. They will develop a long-term strategy and narrative to reach consumers, employees, and corporate audiences and shape a positive brand reputation tied to Nike Women’s and Men’s global football business.
A minimum of 8 years relevant work experience
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, business or related discipline
Ability to develop and execute strategic communications plans, manage and proactively drive corporate reputation and deliver narrative-led storytelling
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong media relations background
Strong networking and relationship building skills; ability to influence others to act
Sport, cultural and societal acumen- able to leverage critical thinking skills to identify/assess dynamic and evolving cultural/social/political moments, events, trends
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ONIf this is you, you will be building and driving communications strategies and storytelling that builds Nike’s reputation as the leading Global Football brand and:
Develop and execute strategic communications plans; build alignment with internal stakeholders
Provide strategic counsel and own day-to-day relationship with Global Football business, marketing and other functional stakeholders; at times league and federation partners as well
Create supporting messaging documents that build Nike’s reputation as the leading Global Football brand
Navigate and manage issues as needed
Create, lead and execute key communications events and sport moments globally, including EC25, Club WC25, WC26 and WC27.
If you are a seasoned communications professional with a passion for global football and a track record of success in driving communications strategy, we want to hear from you!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, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.
