Lead Writer, Global Training

Nike • Beaverton, OR

378d

About The Position

The Lead Writer for Global Training at Nike is a key role within the Brand Creative team, responsible for crafting compelling narratives and ensuring high-quality creative execution across various projects. This position requires collaboration with multiple teams to deliver engaging storytelling that resonates with athletes and consumers globally, while maintaining brand integrity and cultural relevance.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of writing experience in an agency, brand, or social environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Writing, Advertising, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Passion for athletes, sports, and culture.
• Deep knowledge of global running, its athletes, and culture.
• A portfolio showcasing social and brand writing across platforms with a distinctive voice and attention to detail.
• Understanding of writing within a brand organization and translating business priorities into engaging content.
• Excellent verbal and visual communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Experience in brand, digital, and social writing with a solid understanding of content platforms.
• Strong time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a proactive approach to improving work quality.
• Astute attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Positive attitude and adaptability to changing business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in art direction or visual storytelling.
• Familiarity with digital marketing strategies and tools.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices for content writing.

Responsibilities

• Help shape long-term and seasonal creative concepts in partnership with the Brand Narrative team and Art Direction teams.
• Deliver best-in-class brand storytelling, including manifestos, social content, digital campaign content, headlines, and scriptwriting.
• Ensure content meets high standards: on-brand, culturally aware, sport-authentic, platform right, distinctive, and engaging.
• Drive brand awareness and engagement through creative deliverables.
• Stay updated with emerging trends in sports, design, culture, and technology relevant to Nike and the writing team.
• Collaborate effectively across teams including social, art direction, digital design, styling, photography, production, and marketing.
• Plan projects to ensure they are creatively exceptional and delivered on time.
• Review project work for quality, consistency, accuracy, and successful completion.
• Encourage and empower the team to produce effective storytelling through a high volume of work.

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion initiatives and accommodations during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Leather and Allied Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree