Consumer Communications Specialist II Global - Converse

Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Converse, it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.

Who Converse represents is who Converse hires. If you're one-of-a-kind, you should try us on.

The Converse Communications function shapes the brand's story to ultimately inform, inspire and connect our internal and external audiences. We do this by building out strategic plans, while telling engaging and impactful stories.

We are curious, thoughtful and entrepreneurial. Our experience is diverse and we have the ability and openness to think and do things in new ways. We are solutions-oriented, flexible and self-driving and yet collaborative. We can think big, do the due diligence and deliver - all while thriving in a changing environment.

We are looking for a Global Consumer Communications team member that can embody this spirit to create successful consumer-focused communications.

If this is you, you'll be working with a highly motivated team across Communications and business functions, at a Global level, while also partnering with Geography teams (Western Europe, Asia and Global Partners) to align and drive annual and seasonal planning and execution. This means you will help advance the Converse narrative through clear, consistent, breakthrough brand and product storytelling.

As a Global Communications team member, you will evaluate business and brand priorities and participate in the development of long-term planning, launch strategies, messaging and communications tools. Your efforts will support related media outreach and storytelling in support of Geography teams. Equally, you will develop press materials, FAQs, etc. with an understanding of the Geography teams' needs and challenges. These efforts will be developed, ultimately to reach lifestyle, basketball and skateboarding related audiences.

A typical week might be comprised of conceptualizing and managing detailed project plans and timelines for campaigns, initiatives and events that impact the brand at a global level. It could also include helping to share created plans and with teams in order for them to be able to execute subsequent media relations, seasonal press previews and product launch events. It may also require supporting the development of creative content that inspires and delivers innovation, while maintaining quality and consistency across all communications. It will also include strategizing for media that cover culture, sneakers, sport, fashion and lifestyle as well as partners, influencers and major moments.

When needed, you will also support on invoicing, reporting and updating the team on a regular basis. The role will leverage internal resources including media relations teams, community partnerships, talent and brand management partners to bring campaigns to life.

You will directly report to the Global Consumer Communications Director as a part of a Global Communications Team. You will engage and liaise with your Global Communications counterparts and across Converse's other Geography specific communications teams. And since Converse operates within a matrixed structure, you will also work with teams at the product, business and brand levels.

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, business or related field
• A minimum 5 years of strong media relations, corporate communications or brand marketing experience
• A fundamental interest in culture and an understanding of consumer, fashion and lifestyle, sports media and influencers
• Experience with a fashion, sneaker or sports brand and a point of view on the industry, key players and a perspective on where it's headed, especially digitally
• Curiosity and ability to think creatively while delivering strategically
• A self-starter who instinctively and consistently creates personal and professional stretch goals and meets them
• Works well with others with the ability to build trust with the team and work effectively in a highly collaborative environment
• Skills in planning, organizing, prioritizing and executing simultaneous projects and activities
• Proven ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to change while maintaining a sense of humor
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Good knowledge of Keynote, PowerPoint, Excel
  
  

Converse is more than a company; it's a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we're different.

Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.