Sr. Brand Communications Manager

Portland, OR (On-site)

$125K/yr – $132K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive global brand communications, experiential programs, and partnerships with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent storytelling and impact.

  • Own global brand communications and experiential program execution across markets.
  • Must-have: Six+ years in brand marketing or communications.
  • Standout: Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and agency partnerships at global scale.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Leads day-to-day brand communications initiatives.
  • Leads execution of global press and communications programs across priority categories, including media relations, brand activations, experiential programs, and partnerships, ensuring alignment to overarching brand strategy.
  • Partners cross-functionally with Brand Marketing, Social, Product, Creative, KEEN Effect, and regional teams to deliver integrated global campaigns.
  • Identifies opportunities for new partnerships, cultural moments, and experiential initiatives that support global brand growth.
  • Leads global experiential, activation, and event strategies tied to key brand moments, cultural tentpoles, and product launches.
  • Manages relationships with global PR, experiential, and creative agencies and partners to ensure aligned objectives and effective execution.
  • Defines and maintains global communication narratives that support brand positioning, product innovation, sustainability initiatives, and cultural relevance.
  • Provides strategic frameworks and best practices to regional teams to ensure global consistency with local market impact.
  • Manages budgets, timelines, and resources for global press and experiential initiatives.
  • Measures and reports on performance, including earned media results, event effectiveness, and brand engagement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field required.
  • Minimum six (6) years experience in brand marketing or communications.
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis.
  • Travel Required: Yes, up to 25% of the time.

Preferred

  • Interest in Outdoor / Running / Lifestyle Fashion is a plus

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