Microsoft Looking For Sr. Communications Manager, Global Events and News Planning at Redmond, WA Full Time

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 the Microsoft Communications team, you’ll join a group of professionals focused on telling the stories that help people fall in love with Microsoft, the things we make and the impact we have in the world.

In this role, you’ll be a part of the Communications Community, Operations and Experiences (COE) team which supports the global Communications organization through operational excellence, training and development programs, and managing internal community activities and external influencer events. It’s a collaborative and creative team who is just as likely to have an a-ha moment in a meeting as over lunch.

We are looking for a Senior Comms Manager that has a passion for global storytelling and a desire to develop innovative resources and experiences for our Global Events + News Planning program. This is a role for a strong communicator, with an analytical and customer-oriented mindset who can work across teams to interpret the company’s news strategy and build corresponding experiences that deliver the headlines we aspire to read. This person will have demonstrated news strategy expertise and an ability to drive alignment across distributed teams.

Responsibilities

Working with news owners and stakeholders to drive clarity and communication across Comms, Marketing and Events for each priority comms moment, ensuring that the end-to-end influencer experience aligns with larger One Microsoft vision and is consistent with the Influencer Experience program standards.

Lead a high performing team of communicators and vendors to support our News Operations and execute Priority News moments for the company

Drive global connection across priority news disclosures and events

Help others succeed and build on the work of others to strengthen our inclusive culture that is focused on empowerment, empathy, diversity.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

5+ years’ experience in communications

Ability to manage complex projects in a fast-changing environment

Strong analytical and project management skills

Operating expertise with a track record of working collaboratively across all levels of the organization

Ability to effectively build partnerships, collaborate and drive alignment to achieve group-wide goals

Organizational skills with great attention to detail

Ability to work effectively across organizational boundaries, multiple business partners, virtual teams, vendors, and agency partners

Growth mindset with proven track record for new, innovative approaches and smart risk taking

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills

Demonstrated ability to drive decision-making ensuring all voices are heard

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated virtual teams leadership and/or managing direct reports

Experience scaling and delivering programs globally

This position is based in Redmond, WA and will require some travel, domestic and international.

Join us as a Sr. Comms Manager for Global Communications!

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