Thesis · 9 hours ago
Principal, General Assignment Writer
Beaverton, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$64/hr - $72/hr
5+ years expThesis is a creative agency headquartered in Portland, OR, serving clients globally for over 20 years. They are seeking a Principal, General Assignment Writer to support Nike's Global Communication team by shaping compelling stories for various platforms.
AdvertisingDigital MarketingProject ManagementWeb Design
Responsibilities
Synthesize One Publishing story submissions — including decks, interviews, marketing materials, and assets — and help identify the channel-right strategy
Conduct interviews with employees, executives and other Nike voices to develop copy, skillfully distilling complex topics into clear copy for Comms-owned channels
Create and maintain project timelines while juggling multiple simultaneous writing projects, providing clear milestones and aligning stakeholders to successfully deliver engaging copy
Publish stories across the One Publishing internal and external channels
Maintain and uphold the company’s brand voice and messages across all communications
Effectively craft communication for different stakeholders and write from diverse perspectives. Support the development and implementation of external strategies for Nike leaders
Learn a baseline of Nike product history to help make sense of stories in historical context
Build strong relationships, confidently engaging with leadership at all levels and valuing cultural differences
Be an active member of the One Publishing, embedded with the team, and aligned with their in-office expectations
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Writing, English, Journalism, or equivalent experience in creative industries
5–7+ years of writing experience in editorial, newspaper, magazine, corporate communications, and/or public relations environments
A strong editorial background and proven experience writing high-fidelity content
Proven experience that demonstrates versatility and a diverse skillset, writing editorial content, internal and external communications, long- and short-form copy, press releases, special project writing, and marketing copy
Prior experience working with a Content Management System (CMS)
Prior experience writing for Sr. Executives
Expertise in managing multiple and competing projects and priorities in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, with expert-level prioritization skills
An interest in sports, an appreciation for diverse cultural insights, and a keen focus on digital-first approaches
A Diverse Writing Skillset: You are a writing jack-of-all-trades who is confident and comfortable tackling a range of writing assignments
Big-picture thinking with the ability to get into the details: You are ever-aware and planning for the collective business goal, quick on your feet to pivot and implement change when needed
Skilled collaboration: You employ your past experience to effectively guide projects while being receptive to change, adapting and progressing your approach to ensure ongoing success
Seasoned Project Management skills: You understand the challenges of large-scale, fast-paced, and ever-changing creative projects
Concept Development: Skilled in leading idea generation and shaping cross-channel storytelling that drives both emotional impact and business outcomes
Verbal Identity Ownership: Proven experience managing and evolving brand voice across multiple channels and types of stories
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Works seamlessly across One Publishing Platforms to deliver fully integrated work
Systems Proficiency: Proficient in editorial writing, CMS collaboration tools, and presentation building
Perception: You can read a room and stay one step ahead of potential risks and opportunities, while cultivating and upholding team relationships
A steady hand: You manage and resolve conflicts and challenges through proactive feedback, kind conversation, and problem-solving. You navigate and balance the needs of the business, and the needs of your stakeholders
Company
Thesis
Thesis is a digital agency specializes in motion graphics, web design, graphic design, Web applications, SEO, project management and more.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Keely York
Chief Executive Officer
Adam Peaker
Chief Financial Officer
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