Principal, Sport, Athlete & Marketing Communications

Job Title: Principal Athletes & Sport Partnership 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 ZHR 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 Principal Athletes & Sport Partnership 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 or equivalent combination of education experience or training.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in corporate communications brand storytelling sports marketing or PRpreferably with a global brand or agency.
• Strong background in leading integrated communications strategies across sport culture and brand moments.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate on cross-functional brand campaigns including storytelling and earned media support.
• Ability to synthesize complex and novel information into clear communications for varied audiences.
• Demonstrated experience solving problems independently and developing innovative scalable communications solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confident presenter and executive communicator.
• Strong media relations and message development expertise.
• Recognized as a thought leader and subject matter expert in brand or athlete communications.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior team members and fostering talent growth.
• Deep understanding of sport cultural trends and athlete impact

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

Serve as a core link between Global Communications and Sports Marketing ensuring athlete insights translate into clear compelling communications strategies.

Build and maintain trusted relationships with communications counterparts across major sports organizations clubs and federationsensuring close alignment on messaging storytelling opportunities key sport moments and business activity.

Develop collaborate and execute communications plans that position athletes and sports partnerships at the center of NIKEs global storytelling.

Identify and assess riskcollaborating with Legal Business Affairs and partner teams to manage emerging issues and safeguard Nikes reputation.

Navigate complex communications scenarios including breaking news sensitive topics or geopolitical dynamics with professionalism and precision.

Collaborate cross-functionally with Brand Marketing Business Affairs Legal and external partners to ensure alignment on communications strategies.

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.