FAQs
What is the work location and schedule for the Principle, Global Partners Communications position?
The position is located in Boston, MA and has a hybrid work option. The expectation is for onsite work from Monday to Thursday, but remote work may be accommodated for the right candidate.
What is the duration of the contract for this role?
The duration of the contract is 5 months.
What company is hiring for this position?
NIKE, Inc. is hiring for the Principle, Global Partners Communications position specifically for the Converse Communications function.
What are the primary responsibilities of the Principle, Global Partners Communications?
The Principal will lead all facets of communications for the Global Partners Geography, drive narrative positioning, protect the company's reputation, inspire communities, and oversee compelling strategic storytelling and campaigns. This includes corporate, consumer, and employee communications.
Which markets will the Principle, Global Partners Communications be focusing on?
The focus will specifically include key markets such as Mexico, Brazil, and Australia, among others.
What qualifications are required for this position?
A Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, business, or a related field is required, along with a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience. Experience with consumer and brand-focused companies is preferred but not mandatory.
What key skills would be beneficial for this role?
Key skills include excellent writing and editing, planning and organizing projects, adaptability under pressure, the ability to build trust within a collaborative team environment, and creativity in problem-solving.
Who will the Principle, Global Partners Communications report to?
This role will report directly to the VP, Global Communications with a dotted line into the VP/GM, Global Partners.
How does this position interact with other teams within the company?
The Principal will engage with colleagues across various Global Communications teams, other Geography teams (NA, Asia, WE), and work closely with functional leads for strategic planning, particularly in Marketing, Employee Communications, and Corporate Communications.
What type of company culture does NIKE, Inc. promote?
NIKE, Inc. promotes a culture that embraces diversity, encourages imagination, and seeks out achievers, leaders, and visionaries who are self-driven and innovative.
What are some example tasks the Principal, Global Partners Communications might undertake?
Tasks may include leading and coordinating multi-territory communication plans, building strategic media relationships, engaging in storytelling around a diverse workforce, acting as a media spokesperson, and executing media messaging related to brand, athlete, influencer, and crisis communications.