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Communications Manager, North America Jordan Brand Job in Beaverton, VT
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Full-time | Public Relations
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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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Soul, performance and style take flight at Jordan Brand. With its deep roots in basketball, the Jordan Brand began as an homage to one player: Michael Jordan. Since then, Jordan has become synonymous with peak performance and an endless pursuit of greatness. Employees in merchandising, product branding, sports marketing and sales bring creativity, innovation and audacious design to footwear and apparel, all with one mission in mind: help athletes fly on and off the court.
DescriptionAs the Communications Manager for NIKE's Jordan brand, you will support communications across multiple key sport and lifestyle categories in North America. The position supports the development of long-term communications strategies and helps maintain the overall consistency of global storytelling.The position will play a key role in developing and overseeing communications to support both business and brand objectives. It will help provide strategic vision during the integrated marketing process to positively affect marketing plans, contribute regularly to management discussions and planning about brand development and marketing communications.The position will be responsible for developing and maintaining meaningful working relationships with numerous internal stakeholders to create assets and resources to communicate the brand message. It will also provide ongoing counsel and media landscape insight to the function. Therefore an ability to strengthen media relationships is essential.The position will work closely on issues management, messaging, and media management strategy. The candidate therefore requires meaningful experience in reputation and issues management, combined with excellent writing skills. The position will also work closely with Jordan executives and selected spokespeople to train and prepare them for external communications.As a key member of the North America Marketing Team, an effective candidate will work closely with the marketing managers in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles to ensure overall consistency and maximization of North American Marketing efforts.
QualificationsRequired:
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Business, or related discipline
5 years + professional experience in high profile corporate communications or public relations roles supporting globally branded organizations
2 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
Extensive writing experience (company news stories, press releases, briefing books, interview, Q&As, etc.)
Established media contacts and media influencers
On-site event experience (e.g. Big media launches, product unveils, press conferences, fashion shows, etc.)
Demonstrated experience with media training
Preferred:Deep understanding of evolving consumer communications environment and digital landscape
Knowledge of footwear or apparel industry
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
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, veteran status, or disability.
Job ID SRC112618CMNAJB
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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Soul, performance and style take flight at Jordan Brand. With its deep roots in basketball, the Jordan Brand began as an homage to one player: Michael Jordan. Since then, Jordan has become synonymous with peak performance and an endless pursuit of greatness. Employees in merchandising, product branding, sports marketing and sales bring creativity, innovation and audacious design to footwear and apparel, all with one mission in mind: help athletes fly on and off the court.
DescriptionAs the Communications Manager for NIKE's Jordan brand, you will support communications across multiple key sport and lifestyle categories in North America. The position supports the development of long-term communications strategies and helps maintain the overall consistency of global storytelling.The position will play a key role in developing and overseeing communications to support both business and brand objectives. It will help provide strategic vision during the integrated marketing process to positively affect marketing plans, contribute regularly to management discussions and planning about brand development and marketing communications.The position will be responsible for developing and maintaining meaningful working relationships with numerous internal stakeholders to create assets and resources to communicate the brand message. It will also provide ongoing counsel and media landscape insight to the function. Therefore an ability to strengthen media relationships is essential.The position will work closely on issues management, messaging, and media management strategy. The candidate therefore requires meaningful experience in reputation and issues management, combined with excellent writing skills. The position will also work closely with Jordan executives and selected spokespeople to train and prepare them for external communications.As a key member of the North America Marketing Team, an effective candidate will work closely with the marketing managers in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles to ensure overall consistency and maximization of North American Marketing efforts.
QualificationsRequired:
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Business, or related discipline
5 years + professional experience in high profile corporate communications or public relations roles supporting globally branded organizations
2 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
Extensive writing experience (company news stories, press releases, briefing books, interview, Q&As, etc.)
Established media contacts and media influencers
On-site event experience (e.g. Big media launches, product unveils, press conferences, fashion shows, etc.)
Demonstrated experience with media training
Preferred:Deep understanding of evolving consumer communications environment and digital landscape
Knowledge of footwear or apparel industry
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
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, veteran status, or disability.
Job ID SRC112618CMNAJB