Principal, Jordan Energy Communications

Principle, Global Communications, Jordan Brand 

Portland, OR 

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team 

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to expand potential, obliterate boundaries and push the edges of sport and culture. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity, chasing innovation and rewarding teamwork. We seek achievers, leaders and visionaries, and care about the skills, passions and perspectives each individual brings to a challenging and constantly evolving game. 

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH  

Reporting to the Senior Director of Jordan Sports and Sportswear Communications, you’ll be part of the Global Communications team for Jordan Brand, working across geographies and global teams, partnering closely with Brand Marketing, Creative, Sports Marketing, Media Relations, Finance, Legal, H.R., Design and Product teams, as well as key partners across NIKE, Inc. The success of this role will depend on your ability to collaborate, curate and drive work in support of the Jordan Brand, looking across teams and workstreams to identify and cultivate the most impactful stories that drive culture and amplify the brand and business.  

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR   

We’re looking for a Communications Principle to join the Jordan Brand team in Portland, OR. 

A successful candidate in this role will have a nuanced understanding and passion for the cultural intersection of sport, streetwear, and energy and what separates Jordan Brand from the rest.  You must bring a strong perspective on youth culture and the evolving landscape of media, social media and consumer influence. You are engaged with new media platforms, content creators and influencers and have an interest in building strategies that grow brand authenticity in those spaces and relevance with those audiences. You bring an authentic passion for Jordan Brand and interest in expanding its relevance and reach in the global cultural landscape. 

You will help identify opportunities and create strategies that drive storytelling at the intersection of sport, culture, style, music and art. You will harness the power of strategic thinking to define brand positioning, expand reach, shape consumer sentiments and create emotional connections. You will have a global mentality, the ability to think big and execute with precision, exceptional relationship building and interpersonal skills, and be able to navigate ambiguity with confidence, while working across a complex multi-brand and cross-functional matrix.  

• 8+ years professional experience in high profile corporate, agency, and/or public relations roles supporting global brands with a strong preference for an emphasis on culture and sport. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training 

• Experience in issues management, influencer and talent engagement with a strong focus on cross-platform storytelling is a must. 

• Strategic thinker with a strong track record developing, socializing