Principal, Communications, CPB, Global Football

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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, Inc. 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.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

This 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 football is a must. A deep understanding of football 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 FOR

We 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 ON

If 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!

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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.