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Sr. Communications Director, Global Advanced Innovation 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.
The Nike, Inc. Communications team develops, establishes and strengthens authentic connections with diverse audiences through the lens of innovation and sport. The team creates premium and innovative brand stories, builds and enhances corporate reputation and brand equity, and engages audiences such as consumers, media, athletes, investors, non-governmental organizations and Nike’s own employees. The team focuses on information, inspiration and connection to accelerate the growth of Nike, Inc. Communications employees ignite conversations, envision the possibilities, and influence and deliver new levels of creative and strategic thinking to advance the brand around the world.
DescriptionThe role of the Global Communications function at Nike is to create the strategic narrative, engage employees and foster authentic, powerful relationships to influence growth, enhance corporate reputation and create distinction with audiences around the globe. We are seeking a senior Communications professional to join Nike’s Global Corporate Communications team in the role of Advanced Innovation, Senior Director. This position is responsible for developing and leading long-term strategic communications plans for some of Nike’s most innovative products, platforms and capabilities. It oversees the upstream communications process to align the business and function against future narrative, capturing insights from the innovation teams and working across the Global Communications leadership team to inform positioning, strategy and support. This position works directly with teammates and executive leadership across global product and innovation teams, global brand innovation, legal, business teams and the global communications function. Candidates need to be adept at creating strong communications strategies and plans, incorporating input from a diverse range of internal stakeholders and then leading their integration across the business to elevate Nike’s position as one of the world’s leading innovation companies. They must be highly collaborative, a strong strategic and analytic thinker, able to influence across Nike’s business with the ability to manage multiple and competing priorities. In this role, it’s important to cut through the complexity to find solutions and ‘see the bigger picture.’ An effective candidate is flexible, proactive, and able to respond and adapt to a rapid-paced environment.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor's degree in journalism, PR, English, communications, business, or related discipline
10+ years professional experience in high profile corporate communications or public relations roles supporting globally branded organizations
2 additional years of experience required in lieu of a degree
Experience initiating and driving the ideation process and contributing meaningful, innovative strategies to the business at concept stage
Deep experience in media relations
Demonstrated experience in working effectively at a senior level with a proven ability to help provide guidance and direction to peers and senior leadership
Experience driving thought leadership strategies with an expertise in storytelling; helping shape the story and narrative from product specific to thought leadership
Deep passion for, and knowledge of sport
Ability to Travel
Preferred:Experience working on high profile, global consumer brands
Deep understanding of both evolving consumer communications environment and digital landscape
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 00431722
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.
The Nike, Inc. Communications team develops, establishes and strengthens authentic connections with diverse audiences through the lens of innovation and sport. The team creates premium and innovative brand stories, builds and enhances corporate reputation and brand equity, and engages audiences such as consumers, media, athletes, investors, non-governmental organizations and Nike’s own employees. The team focuses on information, inspiration and connection to accelerate the growth of Nike, Inc. Communications employees ignite conversations, envision the possibilities, and influence and deliver new levels of creative and strategic thinking to advance the brand around the world.
DescriptionThe role of the Global Communications function at Nike is to create the strategic narrative, engage employees and foster authentic, powerful relationships to influence growth, enhance corporate reputation and create distinction with audiences around the globe. We are seeking a senior Communications professional to join Nike’s Global Corporate Communications team in the role of Advanced Innovation, Senior Director. This position is responsible for developing and leading long-term strategic communications plans for some of Nike’s most innovative products, platforms and capabilities. It oversees the upstream communications process to align the business and function against future narrative, capturing insights from the innovation teams and working across the Global Communications leadership team to inform positioning, strategy and support. This position works directly with teammates and executive leadership across global product and innovation teams, global brand innovation, legal, business teams and the global communications function. Candidates need to be adept at creating strong communications strategies and plans, incorporating input from a diverse range of internal stakeholders and then leading their integration across the business to elevate Nike’s position as one of the world’s leading innovation companies. They must be highly collaborative, a strong strategic and analytic thinker, able to influence across Nike’s business with the ability to manage multiple and competing priorities. In this role, it’s important to cut through the complexity to find solutions and ‘see the bigger picture.’ An effective candidate is flexible, proactive, and able to respond and adapt to a rapid-paced environment.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor's degree in journalism, PR, English, communications, business, or related discipline
10+ years professional experience in high profile corporate communications or public relations roles supporting globally branded organizations
2 additional years of experience required in lieu of a degree
Experience initiating and driving the ideation process and contributing meaningful, innovative strategies to the business at concept stage
Deep experience in media relations
Demonstrated experience in working effectively at a senior level with a proven ability to help provide guidance and direction to peers and senior leadership
Experience driving thought leadership strategies with an expertise in storytelling; helping shape the story and narrative from product specific to thought leadership
Deep passion for, and knowledge of sport
Ability to Travel
Preferred:Experience working on high profile, global consumer brands
Deep understanding of both evolving consumer communications environment and digital landscape
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 00431722