Communications Coordinator - Brand Communications

Title: Communications Coordinator 2 - Brand Communications

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 5 months contract

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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

The nature of the work is focused on understanding and conveying company and product information to internal and external stakeholders through appropriate and effective channels.

• Foster and cultivate relationships with key media, and keep up to date on Nike happenings.
• Not to be quoted as a spokesperson on the record unless authorized and trained by a manager.
• Organize and manage assigned projects and events. Participate in communications team idea generation.
• Follow up with Nike employees and partners, answer questions and supply PR information.
• Work with managers to provide assistance to media on-site at special events, photo shoots, interviews and press conferences.
• Research, write and edit press releases, fact sheets, video packages and speaking points.
• Create and write PR plans; work with PR agencies and freelancers.
• Research media groups.
• Work with the Communications manager / director to administer the allocated budget. This includes invoicing; producing reports, working with finance and updating the team on a regular basis.

• Typically requires a Bachelors Degree and minimum of 2-4 years directly relevant work experience
• Note:
  
  One of the following alternatives may be accepted:
  PhD or Law + 1 yr;
  Masters + 0-3 yrs;
  Associates degree + 1-3 yrs;
  High School + 3-5 yrs.
• Focused on Running Communications supporting the Running Business and Brand.
• Strong understanding of Running and passion for Running is preferred.