Public Relations Intern Jobs in Oregon

Position Type

Full Time

Career area

Communications

Location

1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States

Job ID

R-85824

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll report to the Director of Business Communications and partner across Jordan Brand’s Sport Communications, Media Relations, and Business Communications teams. You’ll collaborate with leaders, cross-functional stakeholders, and NIKE, Inc. Executive and Employee Communications teams to connect strategy with storytelling across the enterprise.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This role calls for a versatile communicator who brings equal parts craft and discipline. This candidate is a sharp writer with a strong point of view, able to translate complex business priorities into clear, compelling stories that connect teammates to what matters most. This person thrives in fast-moving environments, manages multiple priorities with precision, and builds trust through strong relationships across teams. Curiosity fuels their work—they seek to understand sport, culture, and business, and how storytelling brings it all together. They bring an audience-first mindset, strong editorial judgment, and a willingness to step in wherever needed to elevate the work.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience in internal communications, employee engagement, corporate communications, public relations, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• Experience managing editorial calendars, communication platforms, and project tracking tools
• Proven ability to write and edit across multiple formats and channels with strong attention to detail
• Strong collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to partner across cross-functional teams

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You’ll help bring Jordan Brand’s voice to life inside the company. You’ll create stories, moments, and experiences that connect teammates to the brand, its priorities, and its culture. You’ll turn strategy into clear, engaging communication that informs, inspires, and drives alignment.

• Write and edit content across internal channels, including employee s, newsletters, intranet platforms, leadership messages, and event materials
• Support and execute teammate engagement moments, campaigns, leadership meetings, and brand experiences that build connection and clarity
• Translate business priorities, leadership messaging, and cultural moments into relevant, audience-first storytelling
• Develop talking points, presentations, briefing materials, and remarks for leaders and key moments
• Manage editorial calendars, communication plans, and project trackers to ensure work is aligned and delivered on time
• Partner across Jordan Brand and NIKE, Inc. teams to ensure messaging is consistent, connected, and impactful across channels
• Use feedback, data, and insights to continuously improve communication effectiveness and teammate engagement

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.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

What You Can Expect

OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.