Specialist II, Celebrity and Entertainment Marketing, UK & Ireland

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong network and portfolio of talent to maintain and accelerate Nike’s relevant in youth culture and energize the brand, providing outstanding service to these relationships
• Identify new and innovative opportunities for Nike within the cultural landscape
• Expand Nike’s reach, presence and visibility within insight led subcultures for the teen athlete
• Oversee all aspects of these relationships and their projects end to end, including serving as the primary point of contact on all communications
• Gather structured and continuous insights from the talent to allow us to better serve their needs and input into strategic planning, marketing plans and overall management of projects. This includes gathering insights from talent related to their product preferences to inform our seeding approach
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution into our brand campaigns and any talent generated content deliverables
• Actively keep a pulse on emerging talent and trends through various channels e.g TikTok, Instagram
• Where product creation is included in the partnership plan, stay in lockstep with product teams to ensure all projects are tracking in the right direction

Requirements

• Relationship Management experience building and managing partnerships with cultural leaders, talent, and influential voices across entertainment, fashion, art, design, and youth culture.
• Cultural Expertise with a deep understanding of music, film, television, streaming, style, creators, subcultures, and the communities shaping culture across Europe and the African diaspora.
• Teamwork & Influence with the ability to work collaboratively, build alignment, and drive strategic initiatives across a complex, matrixed organization.
• Communication & Collaboration Skills that enable effective partnership with senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
• Cultural Curiosity with the ability to identify and translate emerging cultural insights into breakthrough Culture x Nike opportunities.

Benefits

• Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development.