Job Details
Posted date: Oct 08, 2024
Category: Communications
Location: Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Estimated salary: $199,050
Range: $129,200 - $268,900
Employment type: Full-Time
Travel amount: 25.0%
Work location type: Up to 50% work from home
Role: Individual Contributor
Description
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we’re dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. On Microsoft’s Public Affairs Communications Team, you’ll join a group of professionals focused on telling stories that demonstrate the company’s commitment to building trust and contributing to solutions for some of the world’s big challenges. The Public Affairs Communications Team is also part of the broader Microsoft Communications Group, so you’ll join a large, diverse community of professionals focused on innovative communications, and you’ll have significant opportunities for career growth.We’re looking for an experienced professional to join our policy communication team in the role of Director, Public Affairs. This D.C.-based team is embedded with our U.S. government affairs team and is charged with storytelling for policy, government affairs, geopolitics, and other high-profile issues. This role will also support the work of the Democracy Forward team, which works to protect and promote democratic processes and access to trusted journalism. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, communicating real-time developments and managing crisis scenarios.
As a member of the Public Affairs Team, you’ll also collaborate with colleagues focused on marketing, digital media, campaign management, and global government affairs, as well as communications colleagues around the company focused on products and on the ground in locations around the world.
With direct experience in media relations at the highest level and the other tools in modern communications including messaging, social media, broadcast communication, content development, and events. You’ll have a deep understanding of emerging technologies, the political and regulatory landscapes in key markets around the world, and of the geopolitical environment. You’ll know how to manage a crisis and provide communications counsel for senior executives.
Execution of Communication Strategy
Take responsibility for the bill of materials and engagements and ensure alignment to the strategy and adherence to business objectives. Recommend, develop, and orchestrate communications strategies and tactics. Solicit feedback and iterate as appropriate. Modify narratives in real time based on reaction/response. Test effectiveness of messaging. Drive collaboration with others, including agency partners, on the development and production of communications materials and deployment of communications tactics.
Stakeholder Management
Conceptualize and develop content to educate, guide, and advise internal stakeholders and partners on communications strategy and tactics. Proactively solicit understanding of perspective, goals, and desired outcomes of stakeholders. Establish decision making criteria and principles at outset to drive priorities and expectations. Ensure alignment on strategic intent as foundation for execution of tactics. Escalate and resolve escalations appropriately.
Reputation Management
Act as a trusted advisor within Microsoft by advancing and protecting the corporate image and reputation. Anticipate, understand, and address factors that impact reputation.
Other
Showcase Microsoft’s work to address the problem using our tools and resources. Protect the company’s reputation in crisis situations. Shape our messages and find ways to tell our stories with the most impact. Think creatively and expansively about creative ways to reach audiences. Have an understanding of the Congressional calendar or have prior work on Capitol Hill. Ability to travel periodically as needed.
Qualifications
Required/Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Business, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years of experience in communications for policy or corporate communications or related experienceOR equivalent experience.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
Ability to manage complex issues in an incredibly fast-changing environment. Direct and significant experience working with reporters proactively and reactively. Ability to provide strategic communications counsel to executives. Understanding of evolving communications trends like social and digital media. Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across complex cross-group organizations. Proven track record for new and innovative storytelling with ability to take risks. Experience in navigating communications on public policy topics. Deep understanding of geopolitics globally and domestic politics in large markets.Communications IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $129,200 - $248,800 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 $162,000 - $268,900 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 October 29, 2024
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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