Director, Executive Communications at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

251900.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communications Strategy, Storytelling, Executive Communications, Project Management, Social Media Strategy, Collaboration, Business Acumen, Attention to Detail, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Influencing, Integrity, Judgment, Decision-Making

Industry

Software Development

Description

- Develop communications strategy for leaders and drive execution and scale of plans to deliver business impact and help increase sales pipeline - Develop core messaging and narrative to bring the mission and business priorities to life through dynamic storytelling. - Demonstrate strategic leadership by driving impactful messaging for the business, aligning with the company mission, strategy, leadership principles and cultural attributes. - Act as single-point-of-contact for any internal or external, speaking, traditional and social media requests for the leaders - Partnering with appropriate teams to triage, check for alignment to strategy and team priorities and ensure that positioning and tone is appropriate for exec engagement. - Create and align communications plans to RoB and broader communications. - Drive and execute an orchestrated and thoughtful social media strategy. - 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. - 7+ experience years executive/internal communications experience, marketing communications or speech management. - Experience leading project teams and working with senior executives in fast paced, high pressure, often ambiguous environments. - Experience working with strategic planning, business acumen, and flawless execution, with a strong focus on precision and attention to detail. - Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills, leveraging storytelling to simplify complex concepts and provide clear, actionable recommendations for diverse audiences. - 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. - 4+ years specialized functional (e.g., retail, technology) experience. - Ambitious, self-starter, thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, effectively manages priorities. - Executive presence and confidence, willing to take on big challenges, advocate a position, build a business case, and influence others. - Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and functions, working independently to achieve shared goals. - Familiarized with the social media landscape and how to amplify the voice of a leader. - Demonstrates high integrity, capable of excellent judgement and decision-making skills, showing the utmost discretion in the management of confidential corporate information. WSSMSFT Communications IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 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 $165,600 - $272,300 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

Responsibilities

Develop communications strategy for leaders and drive execution to deliver business impact. Act as single-point-of-contact for any internal or external speaking and media requests for the leaders.