Communications Coordinator (Portland)

24 Seven is partnering with a top global sportswear client to help them find a Communications Coordinator for this onsite position in Portland, OR. This is a 6 month contract working 4 days a week onsite starting ASAP. While on contract, you'd be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more.

Ideal Candidate : will have a Bachelors in Communications or related field and 7+ years of experience in corporate communications, brand storytelling, sports marketing, or PR with a global brand or agency.

Role Overview :

The Communications team curates and amplifies the companys 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 the brand's voice across audiences.

What Youll 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 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 the brand'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 the brand 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.

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