Nike Communications reviews

I joined Nike Communications as an Account Executive with a few years of experience in events, PR and marketing, specifically to work on a dream client with what turned out to be a dream team. However, I was not prepared for what followed: a crash course in media relations that immediately made clear what I had yet to learn, and then proceeded to teach it to me. At Nike, we're encouraged in our creativity, pushed to do better than we thought we could achieve, celebrated for all of our wins, and guided through our toughest challenges. As a junior employee, I felt like I'd arrived in the Ivy League and wasn't sure I could make it. When I realized I had learned to challenge myself to push beyond the media results I'd thought I could achieve, to think strategically and not tactically, and to settle only for victory, I almost couldn't believe how far I'd come. I credit management with that, along with colleagues who trained me to grow holistically - as a publicist, manager, client service professional, and mentor. Management here challenges everyone to do his or her best, but importantly, doesn't just set goals and expect others to achieve them. My managers - from the President, VP and Account Supervisors who managed me to the SAEs and Account Supervisors I now supervise - work hand in glove with their teams; hone goals; develop writing, pitching, and management skills. In a culture of achievement that prizes success, there's a strong support network that lifts every publicist willing to work hard for personal and professional growth. Contrary to other reviews, I find the President accessible. She has a high standard for quality and performance, but sits among her colleagues and will speak with anyone who approaches her.

I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience. Great people, superb clients, well-rounded learning experience. My team, and especially my managers, were intelligent, driven, experts in PR and our division's specialty, and most of all, made coming to work every day rewarding and exciting. Leaders were hands-on and took the time every day to teach me the in's and out's of the industry and explain the "why" behind each thing we did. They set the foundation for a successful career in PR and taught me a plethora of knowledge. This job gave me incredible opportunities working with a roster of category-leading brands to support and lead top-notch media relations, event production, co-branded partnerships, brand and celebrity spokespeople, and so much more. If you are a hard worker who want a hands-on job that will actually prepare you for a career in PR and leadership of a team, Nike Communications is the place. It is not for the faint of heart. You are challenged every day and need to put the time in, but once you earn management's trust, you are given independence and opportunity to drive clients' business and advance your career. Since leaving due to a move to another city, I have kept my relationships with my team members because they became meaningful and valuable people in my life. Overall, if you are a hard worker and go-getter who doesn't shy away from a challenge and is willing to put in the time to prove yourself, I urge you to consider Nike Communications. There's a reason this agency has such impressive clientele and has been in business for 35 years.