Senior Communications Specialist

Nashville Public Radio; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Public Radio seeks a Senior Communications Specialist to lead global storytelling for innovation, design, and product initiatives. You will translate athlete insight and sport science into clear narratives for internal and external audiences, partnering with IDP, Brand Marketing, and Legal to ensure consistency across channels.

You bring 3-5 years in science- or innovation-driven storytelling, strong writing and research skills, and a knack for turning complex concepts into compelling

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in communications, product, innovation, or science-driven storytelling.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong writing, editing, presentation and research skills with audience adaptation.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, compelling stories.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core contact between Global Communications and IDP teams, translating insights into aligned communications strategies.
• Develop and execute plans that position innovation platforms and product breakthroughs at the center of global storytelling.
• Translate athlete insight, sport science, and engineering work into clear, athlete-focused narratives.
• Build messaging frameworks, content plans, decks, and storytelling tools for milestones.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure channel consistency across Brand and Marketing teams.
• Assist in planning key moments, events, and experiences tied to innovation milestones.
• Manage stakeholder communications, timelines, and deliverables for operational excellence.
• Stay current on sport, innovation, and technology trends to surface opportunities.
• Bring structure and clarity to high-visibility initiatives and brand narratives.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Presentation

Research

Innovation processes

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Keynote

Job description

Job Title: Senior Communications Specialist

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 15 months

Pay Range: $(44.37 – 46.67)/hr on W2 all-inclusive without benefits

Hybrid: Mon – Thurs onsite, Fri remote

Job Description:

• Location and/or time zone: PHK Beaverton typical Hybrid schedule
• Reason for opening: Leave coverage
• Expected contract length: Through end of calendar year

Team details & who they will work with:

• Innovation, Design & Product (IDP) leadership and functional teams
• Designers, scientists, engineers, and product creators across the organization
• Sport Research Lab (NSRL) and advanced innovation partners
• Global and Geo Communications teams across Brand and Corporate
• Brand Marketing, Legal, and Business Affairs

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Minimum required years of experience: 3-5 years of experience in communications, product, innovation, or science driven storytelling—preferably with a global brand or agency

Must have skills:

• Strong writing, editing, presentation and research skills with the ability to adapt tone and voice for different audiences
• Understanding of innovation, design, and product creation processes

Software/technical requirements:

• Microsoft office, keynote
• Previous client experience preference: Would be preferred but not required

Who We Are Looking For:

• Global Communications curates and amplifies the company’s narrative by building powerful relationships, influence, and opportunities through storytelling and experience.
• The Sr. Professional, Innovation, Design & Product Communications will serve as the key connection point between Global Communications and the teams shaping future through sport science, research, design, and product creation.
• You bring a deep appreciation for how innovation at begins with the athlete and is fueled by science, creativity, and relentless curiosity.
• You know how to translate complex, technical, or research‑driven work into clear, compelling stories that honor both the art and science behind innovation and the pursuit of making athletes* better.
• You understand how to connect athlete insight, sport science, and product creation to broader cultural relevance and brand narrative.

What You’ll Work on:

• Serve as a core contact between Global Communications and Innovation, Design & Product teams, ensuring athlete insight, research, and product creation work translate into clear, aligned communications strategies.
• Develop, collaborate, and execute communications plans that position innovation platforms, performance technologies, and product breakthroughs at the center of the company’s global storytelling.
• Translate athlete insight, sport science, materials research, and engineering work into clear, athlete‑focused narratives for internal and external audiences.
• Build and maintain messaging frameworks, content plans, decks, and storytelling tools that support innovation milestones and product launches.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Brand, Sport Offense, and Athlete & Sports Marketing Communications teams to ensure consistency across channels.
• Assist in planning and executing key moments, events, and experiences tied to innovation and product milestones.
• Manage stakeholder communications, timelines, and deliverables to ensure operational excellence.
• Be on the pulse of sport, innovation, and technology trends to proactively surface storytelling opportunities.
• Across all work, bring structure, clarity, and consistency to high‑visibility initiatives and help strengthen mission of bringing inspiration and innovation to all athletes*.

Who you’ll work with:

• This role sits within Global Communications and supports Innovation, Design & Product portfolio, reporting to the Senior Director of Innovation, Design & Product Communications.

You will work across a highly matrixed organization and collaborate with:

• Brand, Corporate and Geo Communications teams
• Innovation, Design & Product (IDP) leadership and functional teams
• Scientists, engineers, designers, innovators and product experts
• Sport Research Lab (NSRL) and advanced research partners
• Brand Marketing, Legal, and Business Affairs
• External agency partners
• Senior leadership across Global Communications and IDP

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 3-5 years of experience in communications, product, innovation, or science‑driven storytelling—preferably with a global brand or agency
• Strong writing, editing, presentation and research skills with the ability to adapt tone and voice for different audiences
• Understanding of innovation, design, and product creation processes
• Confidence partnering with technical experts, creatives, and senior leaders in a highly matrixed environment
• Knowledge of and curiosity for sport science, human performance, materials, and emerging technology
• Ability to stay calm, organized, and solutions‑oriented under pressure
• A passion for mission and the art and science of making athletes* better.