Principal, Network Communications, Air Manufacturing Innovation

Nike•Beaverton, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role sits within the Network Strategy & Operations team, operating at the center of Air Manufacturing Innovation. The Principal partners directly with senior Air leadership, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and enterprise functions, influencing direction across a global network. This is a senior individual contributor role with enterprise reach and executive exposure. We’re looking for a Principal‑level communications leader who sets the standard for clarity, craft, and strategic impact. This individual owns the enterprise narrative for Air Manufacturing Innovation and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leaders navigating transformation, complexity, and scale. They operate independently, anticipate needs before they’re voiced, and bring strong point‑of‑view grounded in business context and audience insight. At this level, success isn’t defined by output alone—it’s defined by influence. This leader shapes how the organization thinks, talks, and acts through moments of change. They build systems, not just messages. They simplify without diluting. They bring discipline to governance, precision to storytelling, and momentum to execution. This role demands comfort operating in ambiguity, credibility with executives and Firstline teammates alike, and the ability to move seamlessly between strategy and hands‑on tactical delivery.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in enterprise, corporate, or transformation communications, with demonstrated principal‑level scope and influence
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
Experience efficiently communicating critical information across numerous delivery platforms (print, email, digital and physical signage, …) to a 24/7 factory/shift-work environment
Deep experience advising senior leaders and shaping executive‑level narratives through change
Proven ability to define communication operating models, governance, and measurement frameworks at scale

Responsibilities

Define and drive enterprise communications for Air Manufacturing Innovation, shaping how strategy, change, and operations are understood across a global network.
Set the direction and personally deliver when precision, speed, and quality matter most.
Partner with Air Manufacturing Innovation leadership, Network Strategy & Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and enterprise teams to shape and deliver a unified enterprise narrative.
Lead Firstline through Executive messaging and change communications, creating high-impact presentations, announcements, and storytelling that drive clarity and adoption across broad audiences ranging from Firstline production teammates and engineering and design teams to enterprise and executive stakeholders across Nike and Air MI.
Translate Air MI strategy for each audience in a way that builds understanding and drives action.
Architect and execute multi‑channel communication plans, spanning town halls, newsletters, site messaging, and targeted campaigns for a distributed workforce.
Personally draft, edit, and publish enterprise communications, setting the standard for clarity, tone, and quality across platforms.
Own and manage key communication channels, including the Duda internal website, Appspace digital displays, Campaign Monitor campaigns, and Workday Learning content.
Establish communication governance, standards, and operating rhythms that enable consistency, alignment, and local relevance.
Measure communication effectiveness through reach, engagement, sentiment, and adoption, using insight to continuously refine strategy and execution.