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Nike's Marketing team spans brand storytelling, consumer insights, digital campaigns, and sports culture partnerships. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring international talent across a range of visa types, making it a realistic target for skilled marketers who need work authorization in the U.S.
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Get Access To All JobsThe annual base salary for this position ranges from $126,100.00 in our lowest geographic market to $265,900.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience. Information about benefits can be found here.
As an Expert, Regional Integrated Retail Marketing, North America, you bring Nike, Inc. brands (Nike, Jordan) to life with, and through, key retail partners (Dick’s, Foot Locker, Hibbett, NSW Specialty, and others) and across Nike-owned doors. You translate brand intent into partner-specific opportunities and marketplace impact. This role activates deeply local, culturally connected moments that resonate with communities—blending account expertise with brand vision to drive integrated plans, strengthen account relationships, and execute activations that build brand love and cultural relevance across the marketplace.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Someone who:
- Lives close to culture and brings a deep understanding of, and authentic connection to, the local market and communities where they work.
- Is passionate about Nike, Inc. brands, sport, and sport culture.
- Thrives in fast-paced, highly matrixed environments.
- Builds rapport naturally and values relationships—sparking conversations that lead to meaningful brand and account impact.
- Enjoys rolling up their sleeves to bring ideas to life on the ground!
Responsibilities
Brand Execution & Planning:
- You deliver culturally resonant, marketplace-relevant offense that elevates brand heat, deepens community connection, and energizes the marketplace.
- You create distinctive, local-first ideas and activations that translate brand intent into partner-specific impact and unlock new opportunities.
- You lead seasonal brand planning across the region, programming against the rhythms of the sport calendar.
- You craft insight-driven briefs and activation strategies that set teams up to win.
Community & Cultural Activation:
- You identify the cultural moments, partners, and communities that matter most across priority cities.
- You elevate neighborhood-level brand presence and storytelling through grassroots activations and community outreach.
Creator & Media Amplification:
- You navigate the local creator landscape with fluency, identifying and activating creators who authentically represent sport, culture, and community.
- You ensure creator and media storytelling feels locally grounded while staying true to brand intent.
Execution Excellence:
- You work closely with the PHK team to align on Partner and NSO/NVS orchestration, ensuring seamless execution across the Nike CODE process.
- You drive operational excellence across logistics, product ordering, event execution, and creative workflows.
- You ensure brand distinction across retail, digital, and experiential touch points.
- You track performance and deliver sharp, insight-rich recaps that fuel continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
- 8+ years experience in Brand Management, Account Marketing, City Marketing, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of cultural and consumer trends.
- Ability to build relationships and influence cross-functionally.
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and project management skills.
- Passion for sport, culture, and community engagement.
KEY CAPABILITIES
- Insight-driven consumer mindset
- Cultural and marketplace fluency
- Integrated planning and matrix collaboration
- Innovative and strategic storytelling
- Community and partner engagement
- End-to-end activation mastery
LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS
- Wins with consumers
- Drives clarity and accountability
- Achieves results with focus and discipline
- Cultivates innovation
- Fosters trust and effective teamwork
- Navigates conflict with empathy and solutions
- Models self-awareness, adaptability, and growth mindset
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.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $126,100.00 in our lowest geographic market to $265,900.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience. Information about benefits can be found here.
As an Expert, Regional Integrated Retail Marketing, North America, you bring Nike, Inc. brands (Nike, Jordan) to life with, and through, key retail partners (Dick’s, Foot Locker, Hibbett, NSW Specialty, and others) and across Nike-owned doors. You translate brand intent into partner-specific opportunities and marketplace impact. This role activates deeply local, culturally connected moments that resonate with communities—blending account expertise with brand vision to drive integrated plans, strengthen account relationships, and execute activations that build brand love and cultural relevance across the marketplace.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Someone who:
- Lives close to culture and brings a deep understanding of, and authentic connection to, the local market and communities where they work.
- Is passionate about Nike, Inc. brands, sport, and sport culture.
- Thrives in fast-paced, highly matrixed environments.
- Builds rapport naturally and values relationships—sparking conversations that lead to meaningful brand and account impact.
- Enjoys rolling up their sleeves to bring ideas to life on the ground!
Responsibilities
Brand Execution & Planning:
- You deliver culturally resonant, marketplace-relevant offense that elevates brand heat, deepens community connection, and energizes the marketplace.
- You create distinctive, local-first ideas and activations that translate brand intent into partner-specific impact and unlock new opportunities.
- You lead seasonal brand planning across the region, programming against the rhythms of the sport calendar.
- You craft insight-driven briefs and activation strategies that set teams up to win.
Community & Cultural Activation:
- You identify the cultural moments, partners, and communities that matter most across priority cities.
- You elevate neighborhood-level brand presence and storytelling through grassroots activations and community outreach.
Creator & Media Amplification:
- You navigate the local creator landscape with fluency, identifying and activating creators who authentically represent sport, culture, and community.
- You ensure creator and media storytelling feels locally grounded while staying true to brand intent.
Execution Excellence:
- You work closely with the PHK team to align on Partner and NSO/NVS orchestration, ensuring seamless execution across the Nike CODE process.
- You drive operational excellence across logistics, product ordering, event execution, and creative workflows.
- You ensure brand distinction across retail, digital, and experiential touch points.
- You track performance and deliver sharp, insight-rich recaps that fuel continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
- 8+ years experience in Brand Management, Account Marketing, City Marketing, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of cultural and consumer trends.
- Ability to build relationships and influence cross-functionally.
- Excellent communication, storytelling, and project management skills.
- Passion for sport, culture, and community engagement.
KEY CAPABILITIES
- Insight-driven consumer mindset
- Cultural and marketplace fluency
- Integrated planning and matrix collaboration
- Innovative and strategic storytelling
- Community and partner engagement
- End-to-end activation mastery
LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS
- Wins with consumers
- Drives clarity and accountability
- Achieves results with focus and discipline
- Cultivates innovation
- Fosters trust and effective teamwork
- Navigates conflict with empathy and solutions
- Models self-awareness, adaptability, and growth mindset
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Marketing Jobs at Nike Jobs
Frame your portfolio around brand narratives
Nike evaluates Marketing candidates on cultural fluency and campaign storytelling, not just channel execution. Before applying, restructure your portfolio to show how your work drove brand perception or audience connection, not just clicks or conversions.
Target roles tied to specific product lines
Nike's Marketing org is divided by category: running, basketball, sportswear, and women's. Applying to a role aligned with a category you have genuine experience in makes a stronger case and helps hiring managers justify sponsorship for a specialized skill set.
Verify your OPT or CPT timeline before applying
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your STEM extension eligibility and remaining authorized period. Nike does hire OPT candidates, but the offer-to-start timeline for Marketing roles can stretch several weeks, so misaligning on work authorization dates stalls the process.
Understand the LCA wage requirement for your level
Nike must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before sponsoring an H-1B, certifying your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for your role and location in Oregon or New York. Research DOL wage data for your target job title so you can evaluate offers accurately.
Raise sponsorship after demonstrating fit, not before
Nike's recruiting team makes sponsorship decisions after assessing candidate quality. In your initial conversations, lead with your Marketing expertise and category knowledge. Once you're in late-stage interviews, ask HR directly which visa types they support for the role.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Marketing roles by visa type
Searching Nike's general careers page doesn't filter by sponsorship eligibility. Migrate Mate lets you browse Nike's open Marketing positions specifically tagged to the visa types you qualify for, so you spend time on roles that are actually accessible to you.
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Find Marketing at Nike JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Nike sponsor H-1B visas for Marketing roles?
Yes, Nike sponsors H-1B visas for Marketing positions. The process requires Nike to file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and then submit a petition to USCIS. Because the H-1B is subject to an annual lottery for cap-subject candidates, timing matters. Nike typically initiates sponsorship for roles classified as specialty occupations, which most professional Marketing positions qualify as.
Which visa types does Nike commonly sponsor for Marketing positions?
Nike sponsors a range of visa types for Marketing roles, including H-1B, E-3 for Australian citizens, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals, and F-1 OPT and CPT for students currently enrolled or recently graduated. They also support Green Card pathways through EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-tenured employees. The right visa depends on your nationality, education, and career stage.
What qualifications does Nike expect for sponsored Marketing roles?
Nike generally expects a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field for H-1B and E-3 sponsorship, since those visas require a qualifying specialty occupation. Beyond credentials, Nike's Marketing team looks for experience in brand strategy, consumer insights, or digital marketing within fashion, sportswear, or consumer lifestyle categories. Agency backgrounds and campaign ownership are common signals hiring managers look for.
How do I apply for Marketing jobs at Nike?
You can browse and apply for Marketing roles at Nike directly through their careers site or through Migrate Mate, which filters open Nike positions by visa type so you can identify roles that match your authorization. When applying, tailor your resume to reflect Nike's brand-driven culture and include specific campaign outcomes. If you need sponsorship, confirm the visa type you need before your first recruiter conversation so there are no surprises late in the process.
How do I plan my timeline around Nike's H-1B sponsorship process?
The H-1B cap lottery opens in March each year, with approved petitions taking effect October 1. If Nike extends you an offer and you need a new H-1B, they would need to file your registration in March for a start date six months later. Factor that into your job search timing. If you're transferring an existing H-1B, Nike can file a cap-exempt petition and you can start sooner, often within a few weeks of USCIS receiving the petition.
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