WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
The apprentice will work with the Communications Managers and report to the Director of Communications in Nike’s Paris office, supporting Brand, Employee, and Corporate Communications. They will support storytelling across Nike’s Fields of Play, helping bring sport, culture and innovation to life. The role offers daily collaboration with category leads, cross functional teams, and EMEA Communications partners to build authentic connections with consumers and employees.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for engaging, diverse and driven students to bring fresh ideas and energy to the Nike France office in Paris. If you are a game changer with a passion for sport, innovation and making a change in the future of the business, we invite you to apply, regardless of your background. Our ideal candidate will possess great interpersonal skills, show willingness to learn and is not afraid of challenges. Our apprenticeships allow students to be fully immersed in meaningful work that impacts the future of the business. To be successful in the role our apprentices must be self-starters who want to drive innovation to win as a team.
A background in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or a related field
Well-organized, able to juggle priorities and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Curious about sport, culture and media and excited by how brand connect with communities
A strong storyteller, fluent in English and French (written and spoken)
Brings curiosity, creativity and positive energy within the team, with a mindset to learn, collaborate and grow
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN INTERNSHIP, YOU MUST
Be a student at a French-recognized program for the whole duration of the apprenticeship (Bachelor, Master, CPA).
Be available for a minimum 2-year part-time (35h/weekly) apprenticeship starting September 1st 2026.
Be able to work in a hybrid model: 2 days from home and other day(s) in the Nike France office in Paris (79 Av. des Champs-Elysee, Paris)
You hold EU/EEA citizenship and are enrolled in a French-recognized program
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
In this role, the apprentice will support how Nike shows up in France through brand, media, and internal communications. Working across teams and Fields of Play, they will help turn insights into impactful stories, support key brand moments, and gain hands on experience in a fast paced, collaborative communications environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn how sport, culture and storytelling come together at one of the world's most iconic brands.
Key focus areas include:
Brand, Media & Fields of Play Communications: Supporting press materials, media monitoring, product seeding, events, and storytelling across Running, Football, Basketball, Sportswear, and Jordan, while learning how brands show up authentically through sport.
Corporate & Employee Communications: Contributing to both external and internal storytelling, including employee engagement moments, events, newsletters, and content creation that connect teams and bring Nike’s culture to life.
Insights, Reporting & Team Support: Gathering insights, supporting presentations and reporting, and helping the Communications team operate smoothly day to day, building strong foundations in planning, coordination and communication.
TO APPLY: Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV in English no later than 31st of March 2026.
Successful candidates will be contacted in April for next steps in the selection process. Business interviews will take place late April – Early May.
Please note: We recommend that you only apply for the position you believe you are most suited to, if your skillset is more suitable to a different role, we will consider your application for this position also.
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
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