Lead Professional, NA Media Relations, Sportswear, Training, NIL

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $103,600.00 in our lowest geographic market to $211,600.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.

Information about benefits can be found here .

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll work closely with communications peers across the consumer, product, brand and employee functions, as well as in partnership with Nike’s integrated brand and sports marketing teams. The individual will also contribute to global and regional media events when necessary, as well as support, media train, and staff Nike spokespeople (designers, athletes, catalysts, collaborators, and etc.) where relevant. This role is part of the NA media relations team, an extension of the North America communications team.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Lead Professional, North America Media Relations, Sportswear, Training, NIL who will be responsible for media engagement, building audience-right media strategies, and creating and leading engaging communications storytelling and experiences to help Nike reach new audiences and amplify the brand’s reach.

This role is responsible for creating and driving cultural impact and influence through an ecosystem of media, creators, sport, entertainment and culture across the United States and Canada, with a sharp focus on Nike’s sportswear and lifestyle division, including Energy, Training, NikeSKIMS and the growing NIL landscape, carving resonant storytelling and influence for the Nike brand.

The candidate would benefit having a passion for sport, an ability to deliver new ways of thinking, and a desire to deepen and evolve Nike's sport-culture relationship with media and consumers. The individual should be proactive, creative, and solutions oriented. Being culturally curious, sport obsessed, having an eye for design and trends, and an appreciation for art and understanding of popular culture is a must.

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, PR, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• 8+ years professional experience in fast-paced, high profile corporate communications or public relations roles supporting global brand organizations is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of North American and international media landscape and thorough knowledge of the needs.
• Management skills including high-profile communications, strategic planning, budgeting, creative solutions, and agency management, with additional experience in developing proactive, creative communications, and extensive communications strategies.
• Proven ability to communicate plans across a complex matrix on a corporate, regional and functional basis.
• Experience initiating and driving the ideation process to contribute meaningful, innovative strategies to the business at concept stage.
• High aptitude for creative thinking balanced against bottom line business needs.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

Our work encompasses written, oral, visual, and digital communication. We focus on information and connection— what is created and how it is managed, distributed and consumed to accelerate brand growth. Our audiences include athletes, business partners, consumers, employees, catalysts, collaborators, institutions, retailers, investors, and media.

We work across North America and the globe to drive energy through inspiration, innovation and growth stories centered around sport and athletes. We are looking for individuals with the ability to expand the boundaries of communications and define the future, and who can connect, influence and deliver new levels of creative and strategic thinking.

As a member of the media relations team you’ll contribute at every stage of the planning process and help shape the direction of the broader communications team’s work from the beginning to ensure that strategy and execution move together as part of one integrated approach.

In addition to building cut-through media strategies, the role will help lead, redefine, cultivate, and develop expressions of sport and style that challenge convention and permeate culture in new and inventive ways. The output of this work should ignite purposeful conversations around Nike’s most powerful culture and lifestyle stories, inspire a new generation of young athletes, and help build new, innovative and creative networks.

This person will also be responsible for cultivating a forward-looking approach to communications strategies that leverage an ever-changing media landscape and highly engaged consumer audiences.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form .

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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.