Lead, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs

Lead, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs

Lead, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

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Purpose of Role

Under Armour is looking for a strategic and inquisitive Corporate Communications Lead to help protect and elevate the company's reputation as we tell our comeback story. This role will sit at the center of business-critical topics including sustainability, supply chain and sourcing, local and national policy, and community impact. The successful candidate will collaborate across Legal, Government Relations, Investor Relations, Corporate Real Estate, and Corporate Giving to develop narratives that advance UA's priorities and defend its license to operate. This individual will also serve as the PR lead for community-based initiatives like Project Rampart and UA House and will monitor industry dynamics to inform positioning and strategy. This is a highly visible and research-driven role ideal for someone passionate about purpose, performance, and corporate impact.

Your Impact

Develop messaging and PR strategies around Under Armour's sustainability, sourcing, and community impact efforts.

Serve as the lead communications partner for Project Rampart, UA House, and other community improvement initiatives.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders across legal, government affairs, investor relations, real estate, and philanthropy to build cohesive communications.

Monitor policy developments, trade association cues and industry regulations that impact UA and translate them into proactive communications recommendations.

Lead competitive research and reporting to identify comms white space, positioning opportunities, and best practices.

Track and analyze competitor moves, industry trends, and sentiment shifts to help inform UA's corporate reputation strategy.

Partner with the insights and analytics lead to surface early reputational risks and craft data-informed responses.

Draft executive talking points, media statements, op-eds, and backgrounders related to corporate responsibility and business strategy.

Work closely with brand, internal, and executive comms teams to ensure narrative consistency across all channels.

Help plan and execute thought leadership moments for UA executives on key issues aligned with business and community impact.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with typically 8 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with typically 6 years of relevant experience or typically 12 years of relevant work experience without degree.

Deep interest in business, policy, community impact, and the intersection of brand and societal issues.

Proven ability to distill complex topics (e.g. sustainability, supply chain) into compelling narratives or strategic responses.

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, especially across legal, policy, philanthropy, and investor relations.

Experience tracking competitive landscapes and translating insights into actionable strategy.

Exceptional writing, research, and presentation skills with high attention to detail.

Workplace Location

Location :

This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore HQoffice.

Work Schedule :

This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 3 days in-office per week through September 5, 2025. Beginning September 8, 2025, the in-office requirement will increase to 4 days per week.

Travel : minimal

Licenses / Certifications :

N / A

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Relocation

Relocation support considered

Base Compensation

$97,459.09 - $134,006.26 USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days : Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community

Under Armour Merchandise Discounts

Competitive 401(k) plan matching

Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates

Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

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Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via candidateaccommodations@underarmour.com.

Requisition ID : 162322

Location :

Remote, US

Business Unit : Corporate

Region : North America

Employee Class : Full Time

Employment Type : Salaried

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