Senior Communications Manager

On the Microsoft Communications team, you'll join a group of professionals focused on telling the stories that help people fall in love with Microsoft, the things we make and the impact we have in the world. ?

• ?As part of Microsoft's Consumer Communications team, the Microsoft AI (MAI) Communications team is looking for a Senior Communications Manager to join our scrappy group at the center of Microsoft's consumer AI transformation. This person will sit at the intersection of product communications and momentum storytelling across a mix of audiences. This person will be equally comfortable leading product communications for Microsoft's AdTech business in Microsoft Advertising while driving broader momentum storytelling including how AI will influence the web economy. This role will also work alongside the Communications and Marketing teams that reach consumers to create and execute campaigns which capture the attention of emerging influencers and their audiences. This candidate will be proactive and adept at identifying the highest impact storytelling opportunities to help move our consumer AI ambitions forward. Core to this role is an understanding of the transition the communications landscape is going through and the dramatic fragmentation, decentralization and democratization of media and influence. They'll also be comfortable with experimentation and navigating a large, global organization often facing competing priorities to create the win-win for Microsoft.

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

Own proactive and reactive public relations (PR) for Microsoft Advertising and MSN, focused on priority news moments.

Partner with the consumer content creator team, marketing and social teams to create campaigns reaching emerging influencers across priority verticals like shopping and travel.

Support senior leaders with media prep, executive messaging, and high-profile speaking opportunities

Create and maintain compelling content to support ongoing storytelling efforts.

Identify emerging trends to inform seasonal and ongoing campaigns.

Collaborate with the broader communications team at Microsoft to support cross-company events and news beats.

Help protect the Microsoft brand by identifying and mitigating reputation risk on an ongoing basis.

Embody our?Culture? () and?Values ()

Qualifications

Required / minimum qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 4+ years Communications experience

OR equivalent experience

Additional or preferred qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years Communications experience

OR equivalent experience.

Experience working successfully cross-functionally.

Communications IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 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 $137,600 - $222,600 per year.

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Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 17, 2025.

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