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Specialist II, Brand Creative Writer - Men's Lifestyle, Global

AT NIKE, Inc.
NIKE, Inc.

Specialist II, Brand Creative Writer - Men's Lifestyle, Global

Beaverton, OR

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

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

NIKE, Inc.'s storytellers, Marketing and Communication sets the brand tone. A creative force of specialists tell Nike's stories of innovation and sport through advertising, brand strategy, digital engagement and product presentation. Using channels ranging from retail stores to social media, Marketing & Communication teams connect the science and art of Nike innovations to the hearts and minds of athletes around the world.

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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The Global Men's Sportswear Studio is looking for a Copywriter to join the team at our WHQ in Beaverton, Oregon! Copywriters are outstanding teammates, passionate about crafting sharp narratives, ensuring creative integrity, and performing to a high standard. They work under the direction of the head of narrative and work alongside producers, art directors, and designers to craft outstanding creative work. They can work across several projects at the same time, always working against long-term themes and seasonal strategies. They deliver creative concepts, manifestos, athlete storytelling, writing, and messaging across all channels, working collaboratively with the team to help craft our concepts.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

  • Help drive the vision for Nike's Lifestyle division, Nike Sportswear, as well as seasonal campaigns across it's sub-brands from Air Max to Nike Tech.
  • Help craft long-term and seasonal creative concepts in partnership with Brand Voice and Design teams.
  • Deliver outstanding storytelling, with deliverables ranging from manifestos and social content to campaign content, headlines, and scriptwriting.
  • Ensure our content meets and exceeds the highest standards: always on-brand, culturally aware, sport-authentic, platform right, distinctive and engaging.
  • Work strategically to drive brand awareness and deliver strong engagement through creative deliverables.
  • Keep up to date with emerging trends in sports, design, culture, media, and technology as relevant to Nike and the writing team.
  • Partner effectively across teams and dimensions-social, art direction, digital design, styling, photography, production, post-production, and marketing-throughout the creative process.
  • Ensure all projects are well-planned, creatively outstanding, and delivered in a timely manner.
  • Review project work for the highest standards of quality, consistency, accuracy, and successful completion.
  • Continually encourage and empower the team around you, working in a hands-on and highly collaborative manner to produce fresh, distinctive, effective storytelling through a high volume of work and widely varying end uses.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

You will partner with the Brand Voice team (Strategists, Narrative Experts, and other writers) and your Design studio teammates (Art Directors and Designers), Global Marketing, Digital, Retail, @NikeSportswear Social Team, the Content Production team, Geo/City studios, and Legal & Business Affairs.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING?

  • 2-3 years writing in an agency, brand, or publication environment.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Writing, Communications, Journalism, related field or combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
  • A passion for the Athlete, Sport and Youth Culture.
  • A portfolio of social & brand writing across platforms, displaying a distinctive voice, experienced command of style and tone, and impeccable eye for detail.
  • Understanding of writing within a brand organization, and how to translate business priorities into highly engaging consumer-facing content.
  • Excellent verbal and visual communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with strong social skills.
  • Experience across OOH, digital, and social writing, with a solid understanding of content platforms.
  • Strong time management with the ability to keep multiple projects moving forward simultaneously.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with a proactive approach to identifying and acting on ways to improve the work.
  • Astute attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to flex and adapt to changing business needs while maintaining creative quality.
  • A sense of humor and a positive spirit.
  • This role will sit on-site at WHQ in Beaverton, OR.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete
in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Benefits

Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.

Client-provided location(s): Beaverton, OR, USA
Job ID: nike-21272_R-35548
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Fertility Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Veteran founded/led