Senior Digital Communications Lead

This position is designated as a hybrid role based out of our headquarters near Portland, Oregon. The current expectation is for employees to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs. This in‑office requirement may be adjusted at the discretion of the company.

The Senior Digital Communications Specialist is a key internal communications leader responsible for delivering dynamic, digital‑first content that keeps employees informed, connected, and engaged. This role requires deep knowledge of digital platforms, modern communication tools, analytics, and emerging channels to effectively reach a global, multifaceted workforce.

• Develop, curate, and publish digital content across internal channels—including intranet, email platforms, video, interactive media, and social‑style employee engagement tools.
• Lead digitally driven communication campaigns that fuel employee engagement, improve access to information, and strengthen connectivity across global teams.
• Translate complex initiatives into compelling digital stories that reflect organizational priorities and enhance the employee experience.
• Leverage a range of digital media formats—video, shortform content, audio, infographics, interactive modules—to meet employees where they are and drive measurable engagement.
• Identify and apply digital communication best practices, including channel strategy, UX/IA considerations, analytics, personalization, and content lifecycle management.
• Partner cross functionally with other departments to ensure alignment and digital adoption across the enterprise.

• An exceptional digital communicator—skilled at crafting clear, concise messages for multiple platforms and audiences.
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, highly digital environments with shifting priorities and tech‑enabled workflows.
• A collaborative problem solver who thrives in cross functional teams and can influence stakeholders at all levels.

• A bachelor’s degree
• 5–8 years of experience in digital communications, digital content production, or internal communications with a strong technology orientation.
• Demonstrated expertise with digital tools, content management systems, analytics dashboards, and multimedia editing applications.
• Experience creating cross‑channel digital campaigns with a data‑driven approach to evaluating performance and continuously improving content.
• Strong initiative and the ability to translate insights, trends, and platform metrics into actionable recommendations.
• Cross‑cultural awareness and experience supporting global audiences across varied digital landscapes.
• Creative problem‑solving abilities with a strong grasp of user‑centered content design and modern storytelling formats.
• Advanced skill with tools such as PowerPoint, Miro, and Axios HQ; plus proficiency in video editing, lightweight design, and digital publishing workflows.
• The ability to communicate clearly with VPs, Directors, Product Managers, technology teams, and global business partners—adapting content and formats to suit each audience.
• A high tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to manage multiple digital projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter at  with the Subject:
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Columbia Sportswear Company offers regular full‑time employees a benefits package to support well‑being across physical, social/emotional, financial, career, and community dimensions. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and a range of voluntary offerings. Columbia also offers EAP+ with free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services, wellness benefits, employee discounts, and a generous time off program.