Executive Assistant, Communications

Executive Assistant, Communications

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.

 

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

The Executive Assistant, Communications provides essential, high-touch support and operational horsepower to the Chief Communications Officer (CCO). This dynamic role is ideal for a proactive, high-potential individual who excels at anticipating needs and balancing foundational executive support (e.g., calendar, expenses) with brand operations and hospitality duties. The role requires a candidate who can handle highly sensitive information with absolute discretion and possesses a genuine interest in understanding the broader impact of the Communications function. This position offers unique exposure and a path for growth into broader Communications, Operations or other roles within Under Armour. 

Your Impact

  • Proactively manage, prioritize, and optimize the CCO's dynamic calendar and travel, and autonomously process expense reports
  • Actively identify opportunities and build a list of tasks or projects to remove from the CCO's plate to increase their efficiency
  • Lead operational fulfillment tasks, which may include boxing influencer product kits and/or placing and tracking promotional product orders
  • Develop a deep understanding of the context and objective for all key CCO meetings, ensuring the CCO is prepared and briefed with necessary materials
  • Serve as the Comms Office lead for high-level hospitality, hosting, and event support such as:
    • Manage VIP Hosting, serving as the key point of contact for CCO-related VIP visits (e.g., board members, high-profile partners or athletes), coordinating building tours and ensuring a high-touch, tailored experience
    • Provide seamless support for communications-related events and meetings by coordinating with internal partners, managing vendor relationships, assisting with essential on-site logistics, and handling external bookings (e.g., travel arrangements, dining reservations, etc.)
  • Conduct ad-hoc research on industry trends, competitors, or specific communications topics as directed by the CCO
  • Ensure the smooth operation of the CCO's office and manage department-level supplies and equipment needs

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required; equivalent applicable experience will be considered
  • 2-5 years of relevant professional experience in an administrative, operational, or coordinator role
  • A demonstrable interest in growing into a communications, operations, or related role within the organization
  • Proven ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential, and ambiguous information with exceptional judgment
  • A highly proactive and anticipatory work ethic with a strong service orientation, comfortable handling both high-level tasks and essential operational duties
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop cooperative relationships across internal teams and with external vendors/partners
  • Proficient computer literacy, including expertise in Outlook, Power Point, Excel, and Word
  • Experience with SAP, Ariba, or Keynote is a plus

Workplace Location

  • Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our global headquarters in Baltimore, MD
  • Work Schedule: x4 days in office, Monday through Thursday

 

Sponsorship Eligibility: UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.

Relocation

  • No relocation provided

Base Compensation

  • $25.41 - $31.76 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.

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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

 

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:  163985
Location: 

Baltimore, MD, US, 21230

Business Unit:  Corporate
Region:  North America
Employee Class:  Full Time
Employment Type:  Hourly


Nearest Major Market: Baltimore