Lead, Digital Marketing Creators NA

Nike • Los Angeles, CA

19h

About The Position

We’re seeking a dynamic, action-oriented digital marketer who thrives in ambiguity and excels at building and scaling creator strategies. You bring an obsession for cutting through the noise using innovative ideas and by empowering the creators’ voices to land key narratives. You are comfortable collaborating with multiple strategic and marketing partners, and you foster a team culture that prioritizes respect and inclusivity. You have a deep understanding of digital, social, and creator marketing, and can translate insights into actionable plans. You are a strategic problem solver, able to absorb a high amount of detailed information, summarize it, and present it clearly to a variety of stakeholders. You are comfortable switching from strategic thinking to hands-on execution, and you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience or training
• A minimum of 6 years directly relevant work experience
• Extensive experience & proven track record in creator, influencer, entertainment or digital marketing, ranging from strategy to execution of talent-based campaigns or programs.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to develop and maintain meaningful two-way collaboration with internal and external partners/ creators.
• Strategic problem solver with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans and initiatives; switching from strategic thinking to hands-on approach depending on business needs.
• Ability to absorb a high amount of detailed information, summarize it, and present in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders
• Stellar organization skills: multi-tasking, ability to prioritise and work in parallel on several workstreams and meet deadlines
• Passion for sports, culture, and innovation, with a genuine commitment to Nike’s mission and values
• Dedication to fostering a team culture of collaboration, respect, and inclusivity
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop creator marketing strategies for North America, across 2 key sport categories (e.g., Basketball, Running, Training, Sportswear, ACG).
• Operationalize a tiered creator model , ensuring clarity in roles, responsibilities, and integration across teams for your given sport.
• Establish and uphold brand standards and best practices for creator partnerships, ensuring brand safety and long-term value.
• Forge strategic partner relationships (e.g., creators, agencies, platforms), including regular connection points, business reviews, and relationship milestones.
• Design and implement a test & learn agenda , ensuring that we’re driving innovation and performance.
• Drive seeding approaches for creators to ensure our network is best representing current product stories.
• Partner closely with our Affiliate Marketing, Entertainment Marketing, and communications partners to ensure we’re delivering on brand & business goals.
• Manage creators on-the-ground at events to ensure we’re driving impact in-person with the teen athlete.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level