Sporting Fashion & Goods
Senior Professional, Communications, CEMEA
Mid Level
Hilversum, Netherlands
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
Nike is seeking an experienced communications professional to join its CEMEA (Central Europe, Middle East & Africa) Communications team, helping shape how the brand shows up across a diverse and dynamic region. The role sits within a team based across EHQ and Dubai and reports to the Director of Communications, CEMEA. The post-holder works closely with EMEA and Global Communications, Brand Marketing and Sports Marketing, as well as external communications agencies across key CEMEA markets including Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute communications strategies and seasonal plans across CEMEA markets and sports, including Training, Football, Running and Nike Sportswear.
- Work closely with local communications agencies to bring communications work to life across the region.
- Act as a regional communications expert, partnering with the CEMEA Brand team on key projects.
- Shape communications approaches that are relevant to local audiences and cultures.
- Manage multiple agency partners across the region, from briefing and planning through to execution and recap.
- Partner with EMEA and Global Communications to connect CEMEA into relevant Geo and Global stories and moments.
- Advocate for the region and highlight its importance to Nike's brand and business.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Strong experience developing and executing communications strategies and seasonal plans.
- Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to create relevant, audience-led communications.
- Experience working with internal stakeholders, media, athletes and external communications agencies.
- The ability to influence and build relationships across a complex, matrixed organisation.
- Strong project management skills across planning, execution, budgets and agency management.
- A creative, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to bring new approaches to storytelling.
- The ability to navigate complex and sensitive topics with sound judgement.
- Strategic thinking, creativity and strong execution.
- The ability to build relevant, engaging stories for different audiences and to navigate a complex, fast-moving region with confidence.
- A strong connection to and cultural understanding of the CEMEA region.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working across CEMEA and a strong understanding of the region.
- A passion for sport and a strong understanding of sport culture.
Workplace
- Based across EHQ and Dubai.
The Application Process
External candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the posting may close earlier once a sufficient number of applications is received.
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