In short
As the Public Relations & Influencer Manager for On, you will lead the development and execution of strategic PR initiatives and influencer partnerships. You’ll be the brand’s voice in the public sphere, driving visibility, credibility, and engagement among runners, media, and key stakeholders. Your work will directly impact brand perception and support business growth.
Your Mission
- Develop and implement comprehensive PR & Influencer strategies aligned with On’s brand objectives, focusing on amplifying our innovation, athlete stories, and product launches within the running and broader sports communities.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media outlets, journalists, editors, and content creators specializing in running, fitness, and sportswear. This includes pitching stories, coordinating interviews, and securing impactful coverage.
- Drive content partnership, exploring and experimenting with new formats through such partnerships, stay ahead of trends in running culture, sportswear media, and influencer marketing, ensuring On remains at the forefront of industry conversations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, product, events) to align PR and influencer efforts with broader brand initiatives, such as product launches, races, and community events.
- Manage PR crises proactively, developing communication plans to protect brand reputation.
- Track, analyze, and report on the performance of PR campaigns and influencer partnerships, using metrics to refine strategies and demonstrate ROI.
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Your story
- Bachelor’s degree or above
- 8+ years of experience in sports marketing, with experience in the running brand sector considered a strong plus
- Deep, hands-on knowledge of running culture, trends, and key stakeholders (e.g., athletes, race organizers, running communities)
- Strong understanding and of media landscapes, including traditional (print, broadcast) and digital (social, online publications), with a strong network of media contacts in sports.
- Sought-after collaborator with established industry relationships in both media networks and influencer networks at the highest levels as well as the newly influential
- Passionate about innovating and creating new opportunities within the sportswear industry and beyond
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills with an entrepreneurial spirit
- Mother tongue in Chinese Mandarin with strong verbal and written English skills
About the Team
We believe in speed, teamwork and provocation. On’s Brand Comms Team empowers people to connect, to dream, and to challenge the status quo. We’ll encourage you to break the rules, knock things down, rebuild them better, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. It takes a team of people who invest in others' success, and together we make On the place where we do the best work of our career. We’re a team that is radically honest. We are curious and competitive. We embrace teamwork and adaptability. We’re proud to be unmistakably On.
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Ann
Senior Director of Brand Studio
What we offer
On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.
On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.
What to expect
We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.
Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.
Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.