Communications Jobs at Nike with Visa Sponsorship
Communications roles at Nike span brand storytelling, media relations, corporate communications, and campaign strategy across global markets. Nike has a consistent track record of sponsoring international talent in this function, making it a realistic target for visa holders who bring creative, strategic, and cross-cultural communications expertise to the table.
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At Nike, the Communications team curates the company narrative and creates powerful relationships, influence, opportunities, and experiences to reach consumer, corporate and employee audiences. We are curious, ambitious, and creative. Our experience is diverse, we have an openness to think in new ways and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This role will work closely with all areas of the Global and North America Communications team and with a highly matrixed and cross-functional group across the following areas: Brand Marketing, Athlete business teams, Legal and Sports Marketing.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Lead, Communications to join the Nike North America Communications team – Training and NikeSKIMS. This person will collaborate closely with a cross-functional team to proactively lead strategic plans and drive storytelling in service of Nike narratives to various stakeholders that include media, consumers, influencers, creators.
As the Communications Lead, you’ll support the development and execution of communications strategies that drive Nike’s training and NikeSKIMS narrative in North America. You’ll collaborate with the media strategy team to deliver breakthrough storytelling—connecting with key audiences critical to the success of the Training and NikeSKIMS business.
A passion for sports, athletes and communities will help the right candidate engage with the work more authentically at Nike.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in journalism, PR, English, communications, business, advertising & marketing, psychology, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- Minimum of 5+ years directly relevant work experience, highly preferred
- Individuals should be proactive, creative, and solutions oriented.
- Being culturally curious, sport obsessed, having an eye for design and trends, and an appreciation for art and understanding of popular culture is a must.
- Successful candidates will bring a positive, team-oriented attitude, be curious, have strong strategic instincts and exceptional relationship skills, and be able to handle ambiguity to work across a global, corporate matrix.
- Strong strategic planning and creative problem-solving skills.
- Proven experience developing and executing multi-platform communications strategies.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills for digital and multimedia formats.
- Ability to communicate clearly across teams and manage differing perspectives.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll be part of the North America Communications team for Nike Brand with a focus on our NikeSKIMS and Training business. In this role, you will be responsible for the communications strategy for both categories, working closely with Marketing, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Digital and Integrated Retail Marketing.
Key Responsibilities:
- You support in NikeSKIMS and Nike Training’s North America narrative strategy and creative concepts—obsessing storytelling with craft, taste, and scale.
- Will partner closely with teammates across the creative team and functions of Nike Brand to develop strategic plans, impactful narratives and craft messaging that’s tailored to specific audiences, platforms and moments.
- You OBSESS product storytelling/athlete-centred innovation and have a keen understanding of craft, taste and scale.
- Help lead, redefine, cultivate, and develop expressions of sport and style that challenge convention and permeate culture in new and inventive ways.
- You will collaborate positively with a large group of partners in a fast-paced, always evolving environment.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
INTRODUCTION
At Nike, the Communications team curates the company narrative and creates powerful relationships, influence, opportunities, and experiences to reach consumer, corporate and employee audiences. We are curious, ambitious, and creative. Our experience is diverse, we have an openness to think in new ways and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This role will work closely with all areas of the Global and North America Communications team and with a highly matrixed and cross-functional group across the following areas: Brand Marketing, Athlete business teams, Legal and Sports Marketing.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Lead, Communications to join the Nike North America Communications team – Training and NikeSKIMS. This person will collaborate closely with a cross-functional team to proactively lead strategic plans and drive storytelling in service of Nike narratives to various stakeholders that include media, consumers, influencers, creators.
As the Communications Lead, you’ll support the development and execution of communications strategies that drive Nike’s training and NikeSKIMS narrative in North America. You’ll collaborate with the media strategy team to deliver breakthrough storytelling—connecting with key audiences critical to the success of the Training and NikeSKIMS business.
A passion for sports, athletes and communities will help the right candidate engage with the work more authentically at Nike.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in journalism, PR, English, communications, business, advertising & marketing, psychology, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- Minimum of 5+ years directly relevant work experience, highly preferred
- Individuals should be proactive, creative, and solutions oriented.
- Being culturally curious, sport obsessed, having an eye for design and trends, and an appreciation for art and understanding of popular culture is a must.
- Successful candidates will bring a positive, team-oriented attitude, be curious, have strong strategic instincts and exceptional relationship skills, and be able to handle ambiguity to work across a global, corporate matrix.
- Strong strategic planning and creative problem-solving skills.
- Proven experience developing and executing multi-platform communications strategies.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills for digital and multimedia formats.
- Ability to communicate clearly across teams and manage differing perspectives.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll be part of the North America Communications team for Nike Brand with a focus on our NikeSKIMS and Training business. In this role, you will be responsible for the communications strategy for both categories, working closely with Marketing, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Digital and Integrated Retail Marketing.
Key Responsibilities:
- You support in NikeSKIMS and Nike Training’s North America narrative strategy and creative concepts—obsessing storytelling with craft, taste, and scale.
- Will partner closely with teammates across the creative team and functions of Nike Brand to develop strategic plans, impactful narratives and craft messaging that’s tailored to specific audiences, platforms and moments.
- You OBSESS product storytelling/athlete-centred innovation and have a keen understanding of craft, taste and scale.
- Help lead, redefine, cultivate, and develop expressions of sport and style that challenge convention and permeate culture in new and inventive ways.
- You will collaborate positively with a large group of partners in a fast-paced, always evolving environment.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
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Build a portfolio around brand narratives
Nike's communications team prioritizes candidates who can demonstrate culturally resonant storytelling at scale. Before applying, curate portfolio pieces that show experience shaping brand voice across digital, social, and earned media channels for consumer-facing campaigns.
Target roles tied to global marketing initiatives
Communications openings at Nike often sit within specific brand categories like Jordan, Nike Running, or Nike Women. Applying to category-specific roles rather than generalist ones signals domain fluency and increases your chances of reaching a hiring manager who owns sponsorship decisions.
Verify your visa type matches the role level
Nike sponsors multiple visa categories for Communications, including H-1B, E-3, and TN. The right path depends on your nationality and seniority. A senior strategist role will support a different petition structure than an entry-level position, so clarify this before your offer stage.
Align your OPT timeline with Nike's hiring cycle
Nike's corporate hiring tends to accelerate in the first quarter ahead of major campaign seasons. If you're on F-1 OPT, calculate your authorization end date against that window. USCIS requires H-1B cap petitions to be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start.
Request written sponsorship confirmation before negotiating compensation
Nike's talent acquisition team handles sponsorship approvals above the recruiter level. Once you receive a verbal offer, ask explicitly whether the role is approved for your visa category before discussing salary. Compensation discussions stall when sponsorship eligibility hasn't been confirmed internally.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Nike Communications openings by visa type
Not every Nike Communications posting is open to international candidates requiring sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to filter actively sponsored roles so you're only investing time in applications where your visa status is already accounted for by the employer.
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Find Communications at Nike JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Nike sponsor H-1B visas for Communications roles?
Yes, Nike sponsors H-1B visas for Communications positions. These roles generally qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field. Nike works with immigration counsel to file petitions, but H-1B cap-subject roles are subject to the annual lottery, so timing your application cycle matters.
How do I apply for Communications jobs at Nike?
Search Nike's careers site directly, or use Migrate Mate to browse Nike Communications openings filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility. Tailor your application to the specific brand category or communications function the role sits within. Nike's recruitment process typically includes a portfolio review, a recruiter screen, and multiple rounds with the communications team before an offer.
Which visa types does Nike commonly sponsor for Communications positions?
Nike sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for Communications roles. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3, which has no lottery and allows two-year renewable status. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under TN for roles that map to eligible USMCA occupation categories.
What qualifications does Nike look for in Communications candidates who need sponsorship?
Nike typically expects a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing for H-1B and E-3 eligibility. Beyond credentials, hiring teams prioritize candidates with demonstrated experience in brand communications, media relations, or content strategy, particularly within consumer lifestyle, sports, or fashion and apparel contexts where Nike operates.
How do I know how long Nike's sponsorship and visa filing process will take?
H-1B petitions filed under regular processing take three to six months for USCIS adjudication. Premium processing reduces that to 15 business days. E-3 consular processing can move faster, often within four to eight weeks of an offer. Nike's legal team manages filing logistics, but you should account for LCA certification with the DOL before the main petition can be submitted.
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