Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator 3

Our client, a leading athletic footwear and apparel manufacturing company, is looking for a Communications Coordinator 3. The role has an initial duration of 7 months and is located in Beaverton, OR.

Job Title:

Communications Coordinator 3

Reference
-10409

Location:

Beaverton, OR

Duration: 07 months

Job Type: Contract (Candidates must be able to work on W2 without VISA sponsorship)

• Hybrid
• Potential for travel: once quarterly (could be international) *
• Degree not a hard requirement for this position
• 7 years’ experience in corporate communications preferred

• Experience with Keynote/Word/Excel
• Ability to work in ambiguity
• Knowledge and passion for sport
• Writing and message development expertise
• Experience solving problems independently

• Collaborative
• Team player who values diversity
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Someone with industry experience (in the footwear, apparel, etc. realm) OR someone who has experience at a PR agency working with similar clientele would be ideal for this role

• At Client, the Communications team curates and amplifies the company’s narrative—building powerful relationships, influence, and opportunities through storytelling and experience. The Lead, Sport Moments & Athlete Communications, will serve as a primary conduit between Global Communications and Global Sports Marketing, with a focus on turning sport and athlete insights into impactful internal and external storytelling.
• This role specifically supports Running, Global Football & Olympics, and is responsible for identifying and elevating high-impact sport moments and athlete partnership stories that shape Client’s voice across audiences.

• Serve as a core link between Global Communications and Sports Marketing for Running, Global Football, and Olympic categories— ensuring athlete insights translate into clear, compelling communications strategies.
• Build and execute integrated communications plans that support sport moments tied to Running, Global Football & Olympics.
• Develop, collaborate on and execute integrated communications plans that position athletes and sports partnerships at the center of Client’s global narrative.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Brand Marketing, Business Affairs, Legal, and external partners to ensure alignment on communications strategies.
• Work closely with Sports Marketing teams to proactively surface storytelling opportunities tied to athlete achievements and key global events.
• Support the development of reactive statements and issue mitigation strategies, collaborating with Legal and Comms leadership when needed.
• Represent Client at athlete and sport moments, managing athlete interviews and providing real-time communications support.
• Contribute to team excellence by sharing knowledge, supporting junior team members, and helping build a culture of collaboration and innovation.

• Global Consumer, Product and Brand Communications team
• Global Sports Marketing teams (including Olympic, Basketball, Training, Golf & Tennis)
• Global Strategy
• Brand Marketing (especially on athlete-led campaigns and anthems)
• Legal, HR and Business Affairs
• External athlete representatives and agencies
• Senior leadership across Global Communications and Sports Marketing

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, brand storytelling, sports marketing, or PR—preferably with a global brand or agency.
• Strong writing and message development skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into compelling narratives.
• Confidence in collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and working in a highly matrixed organization.
• Understanding of media dynamics, earned storytelling, and reactive response best practices.
• Knowledge and passion for sport—especially Running, Global Football, and Olympic competition—and the cultural power of athletes.
• Adaptability and calm under pressure in fast-paced or live environments.

• Client’s athletes are more than competitors—they are storytellers, cultural icons, and sources of inspiration. In this role, you’ll help share those stories with the world. By leading communications for Running, Global Football, and the Olympics, you’ll help ensure Client’s most iconic sport moments are not only seen—and deeply felt—by media, employees, and consumers across the globe.

Interested and Qualified candidates, please send your most recently updated word document resume to [email] or [contact].

Sunrise Systems