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Senior Professional, Communications, CEMEA

Nike

Hilversum
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Communications Strategy
Seasonal Planning
Writing
Storytelling
Media Relations
Stakeholder Management
Agency Management
Project Management
Budget Management
Relationship Building
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Regional Communications
Cultural Awareness
Strategic Thinking
Creative Problem-Solving
Judgment

Job Description

The NIKE, Inc. Communications team builds authentic connections with diverse audiences through the lens of sport and innovation. We create premium brand stories, strengthen Nike’s reputation and brand equity, and engage employees, media, athletes, partners and consumers.

We’re looking for an experienced communications professional to join our CEMEA (Central Europe, Middle East & Africa) Communications team, helping shape how Nike shows up across this diverse and dynamic region.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll be part of the Nike CEMEA Communications team, based across EHQ and Dubai, reporting to the Director of Communications, CEMEA.

You’ll work closely with EMEA and Global Communications, Brand Marketing and Sports Marketing, as well as external communications agencies across key CEMEA markets including Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Nigeria.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a communications professional who combines strategic thinking, creativity and strong execution. You understand how to build relevant, engaging stories for different audiences and can navigate a complex, fast-moving region with confidence.

A strong connection to and cultural understanding of the CEMEA region is important, helping you shape communications that are locally relevant and resonate with audiences across different markets and cultures. You bring fresh thinking to how Nike stories and experiences come to life across different platforms and channels. A passion for sport and a strong understanding of sport culture is a plus.

YOU’LL BRING:

  • Strong experience developing and executing communications strategies and seasonal plans.
  • Experience working across CEMEA and a strong understanding of the region is highly preferred.
  • 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 organization.
  • 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.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You’ll develop and execute communications strategies and seasonal plans across CEMEA markets and sports, including Training, Football, Running and Nike Sportswear, working closely with local communications agencies to bring the work to life.

You’ll act as a regional communications expert, partnering with the CEMEA Brand team on key projects and helping shape communications approaches that are relevant to local audiences and cultures. You’ll manage multiple agency partners across the region, from briefing and planning through to execution and recap.


You’ll also partner with EMEA and Global Communications to connect CEMEA into relevant Geo and Global stories and moments, while advocating for the region and highlighting its importance to Nike’s brand and business.

Applications will be accepted until 10th November. We encourage external candidates to apply as soon as possible, as the posting may close earlier if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Core Responsibilities

Develop and execute communications strategies and seasonal plans across CEMEA markets and sports, partnering with local agencies and Nike teams to deliver locally relevant stories. Manage regional agency relationships and connect CEMEA communications to EMEA and global stories while advocating for the region.

Requirements

The role calls for an experienced communications professional with strong writing, storytelling, strategic planning, and project management skills, plus experience working with stakeholders, media, athletes, and agencies. Experience across CEMEA and a strong understanding of its markets and cultures are highly preferred; sound judgment and the ability to influence across a complex organization are also important.

About Nike

Industry: Retail

Company size: 10,001+ employees

NIKE, Inc. is a purpose driven company fueled by a shared commitment to move the world forward through the power of sport. Guided by our mission to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world, we champion sport’s values of inclusion and diversity while pushing boundaries to shape the future. At Nike, every teammate plays a role. We operate with an athlete’s mindset — working together, embracing our differences, and demanding more of ourselves and each other to drive collective success. Whether you’re building products, platforms, experiences or systems, your work contributes to something bigger: making athlete* dreams real. Explore opportunities at careers.nike.com and join our Talent Community at https://nikeats.avature.net/niketalentcommunity. *If you have a body, you are an athlete.

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