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Your Role in a Nutshell

As Communications Officer you are responsible for implementing the communication strategies of the adidas Foundation to enhance the Foundation’s public image, ensure effective internal communication, and promote key initiatives. This role involves creating written content, managing social media platforms, working with media outlets, and supporting the overall communication efforts of the organization. This role is critical to mainstreaming inclusive approaches and amplifying the voices, views, and stories of communities we aim to support to ensure they remain central to the decision making and actions of the organization and its partners.

Key Stats

Team :   Stakeholder Engagement

Direct Reporting Line :   Head of Stakeholder Engagement

Country of Employment : Germany

Office Location :   Nuremberg (up to 80% mobile work within Germany per month)

Working Hours :   35 hours per week (full-time)

Your Day-To-Day

• Support the development and implementation of the global communication strategies of the adidas Foundation,  particularly leading content creation for website, social media, email communications, as well as preparing and designing presentations and other communication assets.  Contributing to the creation of essential communication assets tailored for funders, partners, political and public representatives, and other stakeholders that convey the stories of our partners and communities in a respectful and ethical manner that aligns with the values and guidelines of the adidas Foundation. Shape narratives that center the voices closest to the challenges.
• Inbox & Social Media Engagement Management :   Monitor and manage incoming inquiries via the organization's general email inbox (info@, communications@), ensuring timely and professional responses or directing messages to the appropriate team members. Oversee and engage with comments, messages, and interactions on social media, fostering meaningful conversations and maintaining a strong online presence aligned with the adidas Foundation’s communication strategy.
• CRM and Data & Asset Management : Develop and maintain the organization’s content and digital asset management system, ensuring efficient storage, categorization, and accessibility of media files, including photos, videos, and other communication materials. Work closely with internal teams and external partners to uphold ethical, GDPR and brand-compliant usage of assets.
• Donor relations, Partner Communication and Media Relations Support : Support communication efforts of the adidas Foundation and aligning broader communication strategies and engagement activities, actively liaising with diverse audiences, attending key meetings, and meticulously overseeing messaging alignment with internal guidelines and processes and feedback received from partners and communities.
• Support the mainstreaming and implementation of internal brand guidelines by providing guidance and resources to other teams and partners, ensuring alignment with the foundation’s visual and communication standards. Oversee and approve the use of the organization’s logo, ensuring proper application across internal and external materials in compliance with branding policies.
• Research and Reporting : Monitor the effectiveness of communication campaigns, assess public opinion, and assist in designing reports.
• Contractor Management : Oversee and coordinate external contractors, including videomakers, copywriters, consultants, designers, agencies, translators, and other vendors, ensuring deliverables align with brand guidelines, deadlines, and strategic objectives.
• Proofreading & Inclusive Language Review : Ensure all communication materials align with the highest standards of clarity, accuracy, and professionalism through careful proofreading and editing. Review content for inclusive and respectful language, ensuring alignment with the adidas Foundation’s values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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To Apply :

Interested candidates should submit a resume, and cover letter exclusively through our job platform. To ensure a fair and equal process for everyone, please understand that we cannot engage in individual conversations. Applications will be accepted until  April 4th 2025 .

Your Future Working Environment

Please note that relocation, visa sponsorship and permanent cross-border employment are currently not possible.

About us

Welcome to the adidas Foundation! We are an independent nonprofit organization with the mission to harness the transformative power of sport to tackle pressing social and environmental challenges worldwide. As an initiative launched by adidas AG in Herzogenaurach, we believe in the unparalleled ability of sport to unite communities and drive positive change in the face of global issues such as conflict, inequality, discrimination, and climate change. Envisioning a world where everyone has access to the life-changing benefits of sport and physical activity, the adidas Foundation strives to create a brighter future for both people and the planet. Through direct action, capacity building, and advocacy, we collaborate with like-minded partners across the globe to bring our vision to life. Learn more about us  here !

While maintaining a strong connection with adidas AG, our primary funding source, we operate with full autonomy to strategically allocate resources toward fulfilling our charitable mission.  We drive impactful initiatives, including grants for nonprofit organizations worldwide, support local projects aligned with our mission and empower social entrepreneurs through grants and seed funding. Our collaborations with essential service providers guarantee the successful execution of initiatives, ranging from refurbishing community football pitches to conducting impact assessments. From local initiatives to our partners around the globe : Our aim is to empower communities worldwide. Additionally, we actively contribute to research and advocacy efforts, furthering our overarching goals. By offering expertise and support to stakeholders within the sport-for-good sector, we foster collaboration and collective progress towards achieving our mission.

Join our Team!

As the adidas Foundation heads into its second year of operations, we are building our team to drive great impact. If you are passionate about leveraging sport for positive change and want to be part of a dynamic organization committed to making a difference, consider joining the adidas Foundation. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender identity and expression, personal background, beliefs, preferences, and abilities. Together, we can create a world where the transformative power of sport is accessible to all, changing lives and shaping a better future for generations to come.