Position Type
Full Time
Career area
Marketing
Location
Level 3, 161 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3083, Australia
Job ID
R-87952
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
The Nike Football Senior Specialist will sit within the Pacific Brand Management team, working at the intersection of sport and culture. Reporting to the Pacific Football, Brand Initiatives & Kids Brand Manager, you’ll collaborate across Sports Marketing, Brand Creative, Digital, Retail and agency partners to bring football stories to life across Australia.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike is looking for a brand marketeer who lives and breathes football culture. This person understands the game beyond the pitch, its energy, its communities, and the subcultures shaping it. They are curious about the next generation of athletes and creators, driven to connect with them in meaningful ways, and motivated to build something bigger than campaigns.
They bring a strong point of view, balanced with a collaborative mindset. They know how to move seamlessly from strategy to execution, from insight to action. They are comfortable owning relationships, navigating ambiguity, and adapting to the pace of sport and the rhythm of the city. Above all, they’re passionate about driving impact from grassroots to global stage while representing Nike with authenticity and purpose.
Based in Melbourne.
Minimum 4 years’ experience in marketing, brand, or community sports environments.
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
Proven experience managing agencies, partnerships, and cross-functional marketing campaigns.
Deep connection to football culture in Australia, with strong understanding of local communities and the broader sporting landscape.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will drive Nike Football’s presence across Australia bringing campaigns, community and culture together to shape the future of the game. From grassroots connections to brand storytelling, you’ll turn insight into action and moments into impact.
Lead end-to-end delivery of football brand campaigns, activations, and key moments in partnership with Brand, Digital, Retail and Sports Marketing teams.
Build and manage relationships with agencies, creators, and partners to deliver integrated, culturally relevant work.
Shape and execute Nike Football social content, collaborating with Digital Marketing and talent to create platform-right storytelling.
Define and activate grassroots strategies, identifying communities, organisations, and creators that represent the future of football in Australia.
Coordinate product flow and logistics for campaigns, including shoots, seeding, and events.
Partner with Paid Media and Retail teams to amplify campaigns across Nike-owned and partner channels.
Continuously gather cultural and consumer insights to inform seasonal planning, long-term strategy, and new opportunities.
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.
