Principal, LA Communications & Sport Activation

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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 annual base salary for this position ranges from $127,000.00 in our lowest geographic market to $267,700.00 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, as well as in partnership with Nike’s integrated, brand and sports marketing teams to build and activate Los Angeles as a cultural engine for the brand. The individual will also contribute to global and regional events when necessary, working closely with teammates in NYC and PHK HQ in Portland.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Principal, Los Angeles Communications, Sport who will be responsible for 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 in Los Angeles and nationally. With a sharp focus on sport as well as emerging and individual sports, carving out resonant storytelling and influence for the Nike brand. In addition to building cut-through audience strategies and experiences, 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 stories 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 the ever-changing integrated media and highly engaged consumer landscape. 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 deep understanding of Los Angeles popular culture is a must. Successful candidates will bring a positive, team-oriented mindset, be curious, have strong strategic instincts and exceptional relationship skills, and be able to handle ambiguity to work across a global, corporate matrix.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

Our work encompasses written, oral, visual, and digital communication. We focus on information, connection and experiences — what is created and how it is managed, distributed and consumed to accelerate brand growth. Our focus includes an ecosystem of media, creators, sport, entertainment and culture in Los Angeles and nationally. We work across our communications function and with cross functional partners to drive energy through inspiration, innovation and growth stories and experiences around sport and athletes. We are looking for individuals with the ability to expand the boundaries of storytelling to create content, moments, stunts, and programs that generate sustained earned and owned vitality. As a member of the communications team you’ll contribute at every stage of the planning process and help shape the direction of the LA communications team’s work from the beginning to ensure that strategy and execution move together as part of one integrated approach.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Open to work in Los Angeles, CA.
• 7+years of experience in communications, or related functions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• Demonstrated background in communications, media strategy, relationship management, and narrative development.

• Experience partnering with agencies; deep LA media and communication networks with an emphasis on athletes and sports.

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.