Overview of the Job: The role is a key leadership member of Nike Greater China Communications Function, responsible for developing long-term communications strategies and execute programs that effectively connect with key stakeholders in HK & TW markets in ways that add value to the business and the company reputation, covering corporate communication, brand/product storytelling, event management, employee communication, media strategy and plan implementation, as well as issue & crises management in the region. The director works closely with the GC Comms teammates and the x-functional teams internally, while building and maintaining good relationships with local media, KOLs, content creators and creative communities.

Reporting Line: VP, Comms GC

Job Responsibility:

• Position Nike as an innovation and growth company delivering breakthrough products and accelerating global impact in our communities

• Identify and deliver impactful stories to create true distinction for the brand, and to become more relatable to target audiences

• Engage and maintain relationship with media and key influential individuals to inspire more to make sport a daily habit

• Alignment with GC & Global on communication hierarchy and message grid, asset deliverable and spokesperson resources

• Bring local insights to influence Global and GC Comms strategy

• Constantly monitoring the evolving media landscape in HK & TW and be on the forefront on media consumption behavior to maintain brand relevancy

• Manage seasonal budget and explore content co-creation opportunities with media and external creative partners

• Provide communication guidance to senior management in HKTW; lead and manage the response to issues within the region

• Engage, inspire, and empower HKTW employees through the ongoing elevation of internal and executive communication

• Lead and coach team

Functional Skill Required:

• This role will require setting a strategic vision and fully integrated communications strategy

• This role requires to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and cross-categorical matrix organizational structure.

Experience Required:

• 10+ Professional experience in high profile communications or media publication roles with at least 2 years in director / content producer role

• Excellent storytelling and communication skills

• Experience initiating and driving the ideation process contributing meaningful and innovative strategies

• Experience leading Communications strategy for major events, media outreach and across multiple vendor relationships

• Strong general business expertise and proficiency in translating business objective into communications strategies

• Project management and team building skills

• Strong communication skills

• Strong writing skills

• Brand management, consumer marketing and retail expertise

• Ability to influence people and create new ideas

• Crisis preparedness and response

• Nuances of internal communication

• Sharp strategic and analytical skills

• Language: Fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese is preferred

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, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.