Responsibilities
Own proactive and reactive PR for a portfolio of Microsoft experiences from product news and launches to rollouts, retirements and other customer-impacting changes.
Serve as a core member of the Copilot & Experiences News team, supporting priority Copilot news moments, launches and major events.
Flex across the team to jump in where the business needs it most, taking on emerging priorities and new product areas as they arise.
Partner closely with product, engineering, marketing, legal and issues management teams to get to the facts quickly and shape clear, credible messaging.
Support senior leaders with media prep, executive messaging, and high-profile speaking opportunities.
Create and maintain compelling content, including announcements, FAQs, reactive statements and briefing materials.
Help protect the Microsoft brand by identifying and mitigating reputation risk on an ongoing basis, flagging potential issues early.
Collaborate with the broader communications team at Microsoft to support cross-company events and news beats.
Embody our Culture and Values
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 4+ years communications, marketing operations, field operations, program management, project management, or related experience OR equivalent experience
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 experience OR equivalent experience.
4+ years experience in product, technology or corporate communications, spanning both proactive news and reactive issues management
Writing, storytelling, and media relations skills.
Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to pivot quickly based on business priorities
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.
- 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
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
