Job Title: Communications Coordinator II (Running Brand Communications) Location Beaverton, OR (Hybrid Onsite at HQ) Approximately 5 Months (July 2026 December 2026)
About the Role We are seeking a Communications Coordinator II to support a leading global sportswear organization's North America Running Communications team. This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who is passionate about running, sports storytelling, media relations, and brand communications. The ideal candidate will have experience developing compelling communication materials, supporting PR initiatives, coordinating media events, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role also requires flexibility to attend major running events, some of which occur on weekends and may require travel.
Key Responsibilities
Support North America Running Brand Communications initiatives.
Develop, write, and edit:
Press releases
Media alerts
Fact sheets
Talking points
PR materials
Assist in executing communication strategies and PR campaigns.
Build and maintain relationships with media contacts and external partners.
Coordinate communications for product launches, campaigns, and special events.
Support media inquiries and provide communication resources.
Organize media events, interviews, press conferences, and photo shoots.
Work closely with PR agencies, freelancers, and internal stakeholders.
Assist with communications planning and budget tracking.
Research media opportunities and industry trends.
Coordinate multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
2 4 years of professional experience in Communications, Public Relations, Brand Communications, or Corporate Communications.
Experience within the sports industry, preferably supporting running-related brands or products.
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
Experience creating press releases and external communications.
Excellent project coordination and organizational skills.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
Passion for running and a strong understanding of the running community.
Previous experience working at a PR Agency or Event Agency.
Prior experience supporting large consumer brands.
Previous experience with a major athletic or lifestyle brand is highly preferred.
Comfortable working flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends during events.
Experience supporting media activations and live events.
Events You May Support The selected candidate will support communications activities for major running events, including:
Hood to Coast Relay
Chicago Marathon
After Dark Tour (Los Angeles)
Required Work Sample Candidates must provide one writing sample, preferably:
Press Release
Media Announcement
Brand Communication
Public Relations Content
Must-Have Skills
Brand Communications
Public Relations
Press Release Writing
Media Relations
Corporate Communications
Project Coordination
Event Communications
Content Writing
Microsoft Office
Sports Industry Experience
Preferred Skills
Running Industry Knowledge
Event Marketing
PR Agency Experience
Sports Marketing
Brand Storytelling
Cross-functional Collaboration
Work Schedule
Hybrid (Onsite at Headquarters)
40 hours per week
Occasional evening/weekend work required
Travel required for key running events
Numbers & Facts
Location
Beaverton, OR
Skills
Budget Managementunmatched
Campaignsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Conferencesunmatched
Consumer Brandingunmatched
Corporate Communicationsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Editingunmatched
Entertainment and Mediaunmatched
Event Managementunmatched
Event Marketingunmatched
Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
Journalismunmatched
Marketingunmatched
Media Researchunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Press Interviewsunmatched
Press Releasesunmatched
Product/Service Launchunmatched
Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
Sportsunmatched
Storytellingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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