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Posted date: Jun 27, 2025
Category: Communications
Location: Redmond, WA
Estimated salary: $201,600
Range: $130,900 - $272,300
Employment type: Full-Time
Travel amount: 25.0%
Work location type: Up to 50% work from home
Role: Individual Contributor
Description
The Microsoft Windows and Devices organization builds products that millions of people use and love every day – including Windows, Surface, and Xbox. We are also building the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) products and experiences to delight our customers and help them achieve more. The Windows and Devices organization is at the forefront of this exciting AI-fueled inflection point in computing, and we have bold ambitions for this next chapter in our product making journey.The Windows and Devices organization is seeking a Director of Communications to help shape and lead the organization’s narrative and public perception – both internal and external to Microsoft. The Director of Communications will craft and guide strategic messaging for the organization and its leadership. This person will collaborate closely with organizational leadership to deliver storytelling and branding that helps advance and support the business, product, and cultural objectives for Windows and Devices.
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.
You will focus on critical priority areas as you drive the communications strategy. This will involve enhancing thought leadership and contributing to innovative campaigns while generating momentum for Microsoft’s offerings.You will drive collaboration with others to produce communications materials and tactics, leading across teams as needed. You will plan and execute preparations and create content for external engagements and events, including Microsoft Tier 1 events (Build, Ignite, etc.), partnering with Marketing and PR teams.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 lead action to address potential reputation risk issues.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.You will develop and maintain an understanding of the business strategy and broader industry context and competitive positioning, utilizing this information to inform communications strategy and asset development.
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 experienceOR equivalent experience.4+ years experience working on communications in the Technology industry.4+ years demonstrated experience successfully using Microsoft 365 product suite.4+ years experience working in executive communications or equivalent experience, including ability to communicate, partner and collaborate with executive leadership with professionalism, confidence, and sound judgment. Preferred Qualifications:
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 experienceOR 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 experienceKnowledge of trends, direction, new products, and changes in the technology Industry as it applies to Windows and Devices.Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.Experience successfully creating compelling stories and communications assets.Experience demonstrating effective partnership and collaboration skills, with the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships across diverse functional teams, such as engineering, product management, marketing, PR, and operations.Proficient organizational and project management skills.Bias for speed and urgency, with the ability to work effectively and excel in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.Genuine curiosity and understanding of how technology impacts customers, organizations, and society at large.Experience ensuring communications meet accessibility and compliance standards, aligned with applicable policies, regulations, and organization values.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. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until July 9, 2025.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.
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