Microsoft · 9 hours ago
Senior Communications Manager
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $204K/yr
4+ years expMicrosoft is a global leader in technology, and they are seeking a Senior Communications Manager to lead internal and external storytelling initiatives. This role involves crafting compelling narratives and managing complex projects to highlight the impact of Microsoft services and solutions.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development of immersive customer stories that go beyond words - bringing stories to life internally and externally through dynamic video, events, compelling graphics, and written features
Craft messaging and experiences that resonates emotionally and visually, ensuring every story reflects the impact of Microsoft and CE&S on real customer success
Select the most engaging formats - whether short-form social videos, interactive infographics, or long-form editorial - to maximize reach and relevance
Develops thought leadership initiatives to form communications strategy and planning
Defines and executes tactics in support of overall strategy, ensuring consistency of voice across messages and channels
Utilizes Artificial Intelligence tools and platforms responsibly to assist in drafting messaging and storyboarding
Participates in business planning discussions as appropriate to build a detailed and proactive calendar of engagements
Own the end-to-end production of high-impact multimedia content or events—from concept to delivery
Collaborate with creative teams and agencies to produce cinematic customer videos, bold graphics, and interactive digital or live experiences
Drive decisions on format and channel to amplify storytelling, ensuring every asset aligns with Microsoft’s brand standards and elevates customer voices
Uses data and insights to identify needed content
Develops content to support education, guidance, and advice to internal stakeholders, customers, and partners on communications strategy and tactics
Develops expertise in stakeholder groups and individuals and leverages that understanding in execution of tasks and decision making
Solicits understanding of perspective, goals, and desired outcomes of stakeholders
Establishes, refines, and manages expectations and priorities
Establishes decision making criteria and principles at outset to drive priorities and expectations
Clarifies roles and responsibilities with others to prevent gaps in delivery
Ensures alignment on strategic intent as foundation for effective delivery and execution
Establishes rhythm of business (e.g., cadence, intent, content to keep stakeholders informed and up to date)
Helping drive impact, business priorities, clarity and effectiveness as a key member of the CE&S Executive Communications Team
Partners with CE&S Executive Communications team to align to the overall communications internal and external strategy for executive leaders aligned to team, business, and organizational objectives, ensuring consistency of voice across messages and channels
Embody our culture and values
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 4+ years communications, marketing operations, field operations, program management, project management, or related experience OR equivalent experience
Preferred
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
Approximately 8-10 years of Communications experience, and/or in areas of Corporate Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Brand, and/or Agency
Solid communications, creative, editorial, project management, and analytics/data measurement skills
Expertise and experience in leading overall communication strategy and end-to-end programming
Knowledge of Microsoft products and the technology industry is strongly preferred
Current knowledge of leading best practices in Communications, platforms, content, and tooling
Company
Microsoft
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10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
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Chairman and CEO
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