It was a Wednesday in late September when I told my new boss to, “shut up.”

For three days I stared at my phone, willing it to ring. I should have known better, a watched pot never boils. Like clockwork the call came moments after I relinquished the phone from my death grip. I was in yoga and obviously I missed it.

“1 missed call,” the screen read. It was an unknown number with a 503 area code. “That’s Portland,” I thought. “Nike is in Portland.”

I don’t remember dialing. Or my initial fumbled conversation. All I could hear was my heart-beat echoing in my chest. And then that promising word, “Congratulations,” came from the voice on the other end of the line, my new boss.

“SHUT UP!” I screamed. I was the new Nike Field Reporter. I couldn’t believe it.

Over the past eight months I interviewed A list celebrities and athletes. I flew from coast to coast, hung out backstage at concerts, and snowboarded with professionals. I competed in my first triathlon and attended press conferences with journalists from some of the country’s top publications.

Most importantly, I watched my confidence and skills as a reporter evolve dramatically.

For a 23-year-old aspiring journalist, none of this would have been possible without Nike.

Now it’s your turn. Eight months ago, I was no different than you. One year out of college, with a passion for sports and a love of journalism. Those are the only requirements needed.

This is your time, so what are you waiting for? Come and get it.

-Meghan

For more information and to apply visit, Nikewomen.com