Business Operations and Corporate Services - Communications Coordinator 2

The main focus of this position is to conduct research and contextual analysis; work on creating and sending out a daily report (World Brief), summarizing news articles to send out to company employees, on the happenings in the world; researching athletes, geopolitical events, supply chain disruptions, and marketplace trends. As the Strategic Intelligence Research Lead, you will have the opportunity to leverage your exceptional communications and critical thinking skills, strong understanding of sports and global affairs, and passion for the brand to drive insights for org stakeholders.

Job Details
Industry: Apparel/Fashion
Job Title: Strategic Intelligence Research Lead
Duration: 3-Month
Location: Beaverton, OR (Onsite)


Job Description:


Strategic Intelligence Research Lead

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
NIC seeks an ambitious and curious professional to support the research and production of strategic intelligence products. As the Strategic Intelligence Research Lead, you will have the opportunity to leverage your exceptional communications and critical thinking skills, strong understanding of sports and global affairs, and passion for the brand to drive insights for org stakeholders.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?
As a Research Lead, you will bring your broad set of knowledge to research and report on sports and global affairs with a focus on their potential impacts to org. You will help produce the daily World Brief report on global issues through the org lens. Ongoing and ad hoc strategic intelligence reports may be deep and forward-looking or concise and in direct response to a specific inquiry from a stakeholder. You will ensure all of this work is done in close collaboration with other members of the NIC and relevant stakeholders in various corners of the company.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?
The NIC provides intelligence that advances organization s understanding of the world and is comprised of professionals with a broad spectrum of experiences. The NIC is part of the Resilience organization and the OGC which powers and protects organization. We cut through the noise and the spin to determine what is affecting org, and highlighting where we need to focus our attention during turbulent times.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING?

• Bachelor s degree in international affairs, communications, journalism, political science, business administration, or a related discipline.
• An advanced degree in international affairs, business administration, journalism, law, or a related discipline is preferred.
• 3-5+ years experience in research, journalism, academia, and/or business operations is highly desired.
• Demonstrated skill in intelligence production, including clear written communication, graphic design, data visualization, and layout of polished reports and briefing products.
• Experience with a Fortune 500 company is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications is required.
• Fluency in reading, speaking and writing in English is required.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
On-site role at PHK; typical work hours, 4/1 hybrid schedule
Contract is to cover FTE leave; expected to last until end of January
Degree highly preferred
3-5 years minimum experience required in communications, writing, policy, publishing, research, or similar role

Top must-have skills include the following:

• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
• Microsoft Office suite expertise
• General awareness of world news, political science, etc.
• Attention to detail
• Curiosity and drive to always learn more

Skills that would make a candidate stand out:

• Familiarity with InDesign/graphic design
• Fluency with AI writing tools (i.e. Copilot)
• Experience with Campaign Monitor
• Experience with WorkVivo

The main focus of this position is to conduct research and contextual analysis; work on creating and sending out a daily report (World Brief), summarizing news articles to send out to company employees, on the happenings in the world; researching athletes, geopolitical events, supply chain disruptions, and marketplace trends
ETW will sit on the Strategic Intelligence team and work closely with security, sports marketing, communications, and other groups
If ETW really shows up in the role, there is a potential for an extension
1-2 rounds of interviews anticipated
Need someone to start ASAP


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