Communications Coordinator
Location: Beaverton, Oregon
Country: United States
Category: Marketing
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: July 2, 2026
Job ID: 649360
Job Description
Communications Coordinator
Location: Beaverton, OR
Contract length: ~5 months
Schedule: Hybrid in Beaverton, OR (WFH Fridays); occasional travel required
Pay: $35-40.14/hr, DOE
The Planet Group is looking for a Communications Coordinator to join our well-known retail brand on a roughly 5-month contract! This role is 40 hours per week and will be hybrid in Beaverton, OR, working remotely on Fridays.
Communications Coordinator Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree and minimum of 2-4 years directly relevant work experience
- Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 1 yr; Masters + 0-3 yrs; Associates degree + 1-3 yrs; High School + 3-5 yrs.
- Minimum of 2-4 years directly relevant work experience
- Strong understanding of Running and passion for Running is preferred
- Communications background in the sports industry, ideally in the running space
- Open to being flexible with scheduling and attending events
- Previous experience at a PR Agency or an Event Agency
- Microsoft Office expertise
Communications Coordinator Description:
- Understand and Convey company and product information to internal and external stakeholders through appropriate and effective channels
- Foster and cultivate relationships with key media, and keep up to date on client happenings
- Not to be quoted as a spokesperson on the record unless authorized and trained by a manager
- Organize and manage assigned projects and events
- Participate in communications team idea generation
- Follow up with employees and partners, answer questions and supply PR information
- Work with managers to provide assistance to media on-site at special events, photo shoots, interviews and press conferences
- Research, write and edit press releases, fact sheets, video packages and speaking points
- Create and write PR plans; work with PR agencies and freelancers
- Research media groups
- Work with the Communications manager / director to administer the allocated budget, including invoicing, producing reports, working with finance and updating the team on a regular basis
- Focus on Running Communications supporting the Running Business and Brand
- Occasional travel required
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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
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About The Planet Group
The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
