Assistant Manager Brand Comms

Position Overview

As the Assistant Manager Brand Comms, you will support the development and implementation of product marketing campaigns for key initiatives and/or categories. In this role, you will work closely with the global/local brand comms team as well as various marketing channels—including retail, newsroom, digital, and creative production—to bring cohesive, multi-channel product and event marketing activations to life. Location: Portland, OR | Team: Brand Management & Communications | Job Number: 536356 (Oct 30, 2025)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Comms Lead in developing and executing key initiatives and product campaigns, coordinating the final execution and delivery of communications materials with internal and external agency partners.
• Collaborate with brand experience, trade marketing, agency partners, and other marketing channel teams to guide the creation of multi-channel product and event marketing activations.
• Manage timelines and communication flow among the cross-functional team, ensuring all members are informed of updates and deadlines.
• Maintain an updated status report on all marketing elements with clear action items and deliverables.
• Keep a pulse on trends impacting the target consumer and act as the consumer’s voice within the team.
• Create and maintain presentation materials (PPT, videos, etc.) to support internal/external campaign updates and sell-in meetings.
• Manage product and promo ordering for seeding and category activations.
• Assist the Comms Manager with cross-functional internal and external briefing processes.
• Support the creation of marketing activation recaps to assess communication effectiveness using KPIs and analytics tools.

Required Qualifications

• Proven proficiency in project management, process development, and strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively across teams and manage multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines.
• Deep personal or professional experience in sport and/or fashion/lifestyle categories.
• Demonstrated independent judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a knack for building relationships at all levels.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal).

Preferred Qualifications

• BA in Marketing, Advertising, or related field.
• Minimum two years of marketing-related experience.
• Experience in digital and/or retail marketing is a plus.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Benefits & Perks

• Robust and progressive medical benefits including HSA/FSA options, dental, vision, prescription drug, adoption support, surrogate & fertility, short/long-term disability, and basic life & AD&D insurance.
• 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Education assistance and generous leave policies including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Annual bonus eligibility based on both company and personal performance.
• Accrual of prorated flexible time off, 12 paid holidays yearly, and Service Time Off during milestone years.
• Hybrid work policy: In-office Monday through Thursday with flexibility to work remotely on Friday (in-office attendance required when high collaboration is needed).