Communications Director in Redmond, Washington

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Building on this mission, the Americas Sales Enablement & Operations (SE&O) organization delivers sales enablement strategy and execution to ensure our field sellers empower customers and partners through AI Transformation. In order to meet the needs of the market, the Americas is accelerating our focus in order to drive revenue, gain share and continue leadership in AI. To support this growth strategy, the Americas SE&O is hiring a Director of Communications reporting to the Chief of Staff to support the Americas Chief Operating Officer (COO).

As the Communications Director you will be responsible for developing and landing the strategic COO Communications Plan including Americas sales enablement strategy to the field, Americas SE&O communications and also external leadership via LinkedIn and Conference executive attendance. This includes writing and storytelling, executive stakeholder management, developing executive voice, brand and reputation – all while acting as a trusted communications advisor and counsel to the Americas COO.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Responsibilities

• You will drive collaboration with others to produce communications materials and tactics, leading agency teams as needed. You’ll also choose and manage agency partnerships.

• You will lead and create the communications strategy. This will involve providing thought leadership and developing innovative campaigns while generating momentum for Microsoft’s offerings.

• You will lead storytelling across teams while using data and insights to drive storytelling opportunities. You’ll also develop and create ideas for collateral materials for use in a range of initiatives and events.

• You will leverage your deep expertise of stakeholders to execute tasks, as well as manage and refine expectations and priorities. You’ll also identify opportunities to enhance public perception, and drive research to determine impact and risk of various actions.

• You will monitor and analyze the impact of messaging for a given issue, then create responses as needed. You’ll also drive strategy by gathering and synthesizing data from various sources, as well as by determining which metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate.

• Embody ourCulture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) & Values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Program Management, Project Management, or related experience

• OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Program Management, Project Management, or related experience

• OR Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Program Management, Project Management, or related experience

• OR equivalent experience.

• 5+ years specialized functional (e.g., retail, technology) experience

• 8+ years experience supporting executives in an executive communications role

• 3+ years experience working with social media platforms

Communications IC5 – The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $129,200 – $248,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $162,000 – $268,900 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until August 16, 2024.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .