Sr. Microsoft Azure Social Lead

The Global Marketing Engines & Experiences (GME&E) team is driving marketing transformation across Microsoft’s largest and fastest-growing commercial cloud businesses. We are seeking a bold, strategic, and culturally fluent Social Lead to shape and scale Microsoft Azure’s social presence — with a particular emphasis on AI storytelling and developer mindshare . As part of the GME&E Social & Creative team, this role is responsible for the strategic direction, creative, and performance oversight of the Microsoft Azure social ecosystem. You’ll work across a dynamic set of channels (including TikTok, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, Facebook, X, Reddit, and LinkedIn) to drive platform-native engagement and brand relevance among commercial and technical audiences. Ideal candidates bring deep platform knowledge, strong editorial and creative instincts, and a passion for innovation. You should be energized by emerging trends, fluent in B2B dynamics, and confident presenting to all level stakeholders. Collaboration, clarity, and experimentation is key.

Responsibilities

• Lead social strategy, editorial planning, and content development for Microsoft Azure and Fabric owned social channels.
• Translate business goals and messaging priorities into audience-first, channel-specific content strategies that drive measurable impact.
• Brief and guide creative teams and agency partners in developing high-quality, social-native content — from evergreen editorial to tentpole campaigns.
• Manage editorial calendars across platforms, aligning to product launches, events, cultural moments, and marketing priorities.
• Serve as the social voice of Microsoft Azure in cross-functional forums, v-teams, and business reviews.
• Stay attuned to cultural trends, competitor activity, and social innovation — and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Manage social agencies and vendors supporting Azure channels, including performance tracking, feedback loops, and operational alignment.
• Collaborate across brand, integrated marketing, analytics, engineering, and product teams to ensure Azure content is accurate, strategic, and high-impact.
• Drive internal alignment through storytelling, stakeholder education, and regular insight sharing across marketing and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required / minimum qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 3+ years integrated marketing (e.g., digital, relationship, social media, campaign), event management, marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or related work experience OR equivalent experience.

7+ years of experience in Social Media management

Previous agency experience or Fortune 500 companies.

Posses a portfolio showcasing previous innovative and results-driven social campaign strategies and creative executions.

Familiarity with social media tooling and platform capabilities (Sprinklr, PowerBI dashboards, Meta Ads manager, TikTok, X LinkedIn ads, and more)

Additional or preferred qualifications

Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 2+ years integrated marketing (e.g., digital, relationship, social media, campaign), event management, marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or related experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 5+ years integrated marketing (e.g., digital, relationship, social media, campaign), event management, marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or related experience OR equivalent experience.

Experience building trusted relationships with senior leaders through transparent and targeted communication.

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, vendors, and timelines in a fast-paced environment.

High attention to detail, coupled with strong strategic and creative thinking.

Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity and lead initiatives from concept to execution.

Experience working with technical audiences or developers.

Integrated Marketing 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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