Global Category Communications Manager, Nike Women’s

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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.

The Global Category Communications Manager, Women’s position will work collaboratively and at the direction of the Sr. Director, WBN. The team will be responsible to create and drive communication efforts supporting Nike Women’s by building and developing long-term global strategies to support strategic business and brand objectives.

A successful candidate must think innovatively with the ability to expand the boundaries of traditional communication. This position will collaborate with their manager, peers and stakeholders to drive a powerful narrative. Additionally, this role will own delivery of strong seasonal (fall/holiday) power stories.

This role will be responsible for the following:

• Drive key deliverables that creates distinction and enhances the brand’s reputation in partnership with the business
• Define a strong narrative to support the Women’s business including developing and defining brand positioning and messaging
• Drive innovation through an integrated global strategy in partnership with key internal stakeholders, including creating unique experiences and building new storytelling platforms that help Nike reach new audiences, expanding brand awareness while growing the Women’s business.
• Collaborate with other categories to lead, redefine, cultivate and develop expressions of sport and style for our female consumer that permeate culture in new and inventive ways.
• Leverage expertise to influence strategic messaging, positioning, brand building and issues management of Nike Women’s.

• 5+ years professional experience in high profile corporate communications or public relations roles supporting global brand organizations.
• Proven ability to influence conversations and bring stakeholders together around a common strategic direction.
• Proven ability to lead and work as a part of a team with other internal stakeholders
• Have excellent news judgment as well as very strong writing and communications skills
• including the ability to work with and strategically plan across global markets.
• Management skills including strategic planning, budgeting and creative solutions.
• Have a passion for sports and the prospect of delivering stories from all over the world to people all over the world.
• Be adept at corporate reputation, media issues management
• Be a self-starter who has experience coming up with new approaches to storytelling and is eager to try new things
• Experience balancing creative storytelling and experiences against budget realities
• Understanding of media landscape and the evolution of media in key global cities.

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.