Microsoft · 2 weeks ago
Director, Executive Communications
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$131K/yr - $252K/yr
6+ years expMicrosoft is on a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. The Executive Communications Director will lead both external and internal communications for leaders, driving business impact and thought leadership through effective messaging and strategic communications planning.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Familiarized with the tech industry and Microsoft's strategy, product and service offerings, and company culture
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
Demonstrates interpersonal and conflict resolutions skills
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
Company
Microsoft
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10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
Vukani Mngxati
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