Communications Specialist, Net2Source (N2S), OR, US

Title: Lead, Communications

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 6-month contract

Payrate: $48/hr on w2

ABOUT THE ROLE

the Communications team curates and amplifies the company’s narrative—building powerful relationships, influence, and opportunities through storytelling and experience. The Lead, Sport Moments & Athlete Communications, will serve as a primary conduit between Global Communications and Global Sports Marketing, with a focus on turning sport and athlete insights into impactful internal and external storytelling.

This role specifically supports Running, Global Football & Olympics, and is responsible for identifying and elevating high-impact sport moments and athlete partnership stories that shape clients voice across audiences.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Serve as a core link between Global Communications and Sports Marketing for Running, Global Football, and Olympic categories— ensuring athlete insights translate into clear, compelling communications strategies.
• Build and execute integrated communications plans that support client's sport moments tied to Running, Global Football & Olympics.
• Develop, collaborate on and execute integrated communications plans that position athletes and sports partnerships at the center of client's global narrative.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Brand Marketing, Business Affairs, Legal, and external partners to ensure alignment on communications strategies.
• Work closely with Sports Marketing teams to proactively surface storytelling opportunities tied to athlete achievements and key global events.
• Support the development of reactive statements and issue mitigation strategies, collaborating with Legal and Comms leadership when needed.
• Represent client at athlete and sport moments, managing athlete interviews and providing real-time communications support.
• Contribute to team excellence by sharing knowledge, supporting junior team members, and helping build a culture of collaboration and innovation.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will work across a highly matrixed organization and collaborate with:

• Global Consumer, Product and Brand Communications team
• Global Sports Marketing teams (including Olympic, Basketball, Training, Golf & Tennis)
• Global Strategy
• Brand Marketing (especially on athlete-led campaigns and anthems)
• Legal, HR and Business Affairs
• External athlete representatives and agencies
• Senior leadership across Global Communications and Sports Marketing

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in corporate communications, brand storytelling, sports marketing, or PR—preferably with a global brand or agency.
• Strong writing and message development skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into compelling narratives.
• Confidence in collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and working in a highly matrixed organization.
• Understanding of media dynamics, earned storytelling, and reactive response best practices.
• Knowledge and passion for sport—especially Running, Global Football, and Olympic competition—and the cultural power of athletes.
• Adaptability and calm under pressure in fast-paced or live environments.