Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator 3Our client, a leading athletic footwear and apparel manufacturing company, is looking for a Communications Coordinator 3. This is for an initial duration of 15 months and is located at Beaverton, OR.Job Title: Communications Coordinator 3Location: Beaverton, OR.Duration: 15 months Job Type: Contract (Candidates must be able to work on W2 without VISA sponsorship)Sr. Professional, Innovation, Design & Product CommunicationsWho We Are Looking For:At CLIENT, Global Communications curates and amplifies the company's narrative by building powerful relationships, influence, and opportunities through storytelling and experience. The Sr. Professional, Innovation, Design & Product Communications will serve as the key connection point between Global Communications and the teams shaping CLIENT's future through sport science, research, design, and product creation.You bring a deep appreciation for how innovation at CLIENT begins with the athlete and is fueled by science, creativity, and relentless curiosity. You know how to translate complex, technical, or research driven work into clear, compelling stories that honor both the art and science behind CLIENT innovation and the pursuit of making athletes better. You understand how to connect athlete insight, sport science, and product creation to broader cultural relevance and brand narrative.What You'll Work On:Serve as a core contact between Global Communications and Innovation, Design & Product teams, ensuring athlete insight, research, and product creation work translate into clear, aligned communications strategies.Develop, collaborate, and execute communications plans that position Client's innovation platforms, performance technologies, and product breakthroughs at the center of the company's global storytelling.Translate athlete insight, sport science, materials research, and engineering work into clear, athlete focused narratives for internal and external audiences.Build and maintain messaging frameworks, content plans, decks, and storytelling tools that support innovation milestones and product launches.Collaborate cross functionally with Brand, Sport Offense, and Athlete & Sports Marketing Communications teams to ensure consistency across channels.Assist in planning and executing key moments, events, and experiences tied to innovation and product milestones.Manage stakeholder communications, timelines, and deliverables to ensure operational excellence.Be on the pulse of sport, innovation, and technology trends to proactively surface storytelling opportunities.Across all work, bring structure, clarity, and consistency to high visibility initiatives and help strengthen mission of bringing inspiration and innovation to all athletes.Who You'll Work With:This role sits within Global Communications and supports Innovation, Design & Product portfolio, reporting to the Senior Director of Innovation, Design & Product Communications for Inc.You will work across a highly matrixed organization and collaborate with:CLIENT, Inc. Brand, Corporate and Geo Communications teamsInnovation, Design & Product (IDP) leadership and functional teamsScientists, engineers, designers, innovators and product expertsCLIENT Sport Research Lab (NSRL) and advanced research partnersBrand Marketing, Legal, and Business AffairsExternal agency partnersSenior leadership across Global Communications and IDPWhat You Bring:Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.3-5 years of experience in communications, product, innovation, or science driven storytelling—preferably with a global brand or agencyStrong writing, editing, presentation and research skills with the ability to adapt tone and voice for different audiencesUnderstanding of innovation, design, and product creation processesConfidence partnering with technical experts, creatives, and senior leaders in a highly matrixed environmentKnowledge of and curiosity for sport science, human performance, materials, and emerging technologyAbility to stay calm, organized, and solutions oriented under pressureA passion for CLIENT's mission and the art and science of making athletes betterDesired Candidate Profile:Minimum required years of experience: 3-5 years of experience in communications, product, innovation, or science driven storytelling—preferably with a global brand or agencyEducation requirements: Must have skills:Strong writing, editing, presentation and research skills with the ability to adapt tone and voice for different audiencesUnderstanding of innovation, design, and product creation processesSoftware/technical requirements:Microsoft office, keynoteInterested and qualified candidates, please send your most recently updated word document resume to View email address on click.appcast.io. Sunrise Systems