Senior Professional, Sport, Athlete & Marketing Comms

Sr. Professional Sport Athletes & Marketing Communications

WHO YOULL 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 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

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

At NIKE the Communications team curates and amplifies the companys narrativebuilding powerful relationships influence and opportunities through storytelling and experience. The Sr. Professional Sport Athletes & Marketing Communications will serve as a primary point of contact between Global Communications and Global Sports Marketing with a focus on turning sport and athlete insights into impactful internal and external storytelling. This role will work across the Sports Marketing team to identify elevate and develop athlete-led communications strategies that shape NIKEs voice across audiences.

• Bachelors degree in Communications Journalism Marketing or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education experience or training.

• 3 years of relevant experience in corporate communications brand storytelling sports marketing or PRpreferably with a global brand or agency.

• Strong writing and message development skills with the ability to translate complex topics into compelling narratives.

• Confidence in collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and working in a highly matrixed organization.

• Understanding of media dynamics earned storytelling and reactive response best practices.

• Knowledge and passion for sport and the cultural power of athletes.

• Adaptability and calm under pressure in fast-paced or live environments.

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

Serve as a core link between Global Communications and Sports Marketing ensuring athlete insights translate into clear compelling communications strategies. Develop collaborate and execute communications plans that position athletes and sports partnerships at the center of NIKEs global storytelling. Collaborate cross-functionally with Brand Marketing Business Affairs Legal and external partners to ensure alignment on communications strategies. Work closely with Sports Marketing teams to proactively surface storytelling opportunities tied to athlete achievements and key global events. Support the development of reactive statements and issue mitigation strategies collaborating with Legal and Comms leadership when needed. 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.