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Director, AI & Society Communications

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In short

Microsoft seeks a Director, AI & Society Communications to lead storytelling for AI for Good initiatives, focusing on trust and technology's societal impact. This role involves developing communication strategies, managing stakeholders, and protecting the corporate reputation, with opportunities for career growth within the Communications Group.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate closely with the team, manage a direct report, budgets, timelines, priorities, and outside agency partners.
  • Develop and execute communications strategies and tactics for AI for Good Lab, AI Economy Institute, and Trusted Technology Group.
  • Modify narratives in real-time based on reaction/response and drive collaboration on communications materials and tactics.
  • Conceptualize and develop content to educate, guide, and advise internal stakeholders on communications strategy.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, advancing and protecting the corporate image and reputation.
  • Creatively highlight Microsoft's commitment to leveraging technology.
  • Showcase Microsoft's work to address issues related to emerging technologies.
  • Protect the company's reputation in crisis situations.
  • Shape messages and find impactful ways to tell stories.
  • Develop and prepare corporate spokespeople.
  • Travel periodically as needed.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 1+ year(s) people management experience.
  • Deep understanding of emerging technologies and world geopolitics.
  • Ability to develop and execute a communications plan.
  • Ability to manage a crisis.
  • Ability to provide communications counsel for senior executives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master'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 Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 12+ years communications, marketing operations, field operations, program management, project management, or related experience OR equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years people management experience.
  • Experience in communications for policy or corporate communications.
  • Ability to manage complex issues in an incredibly fast-changing environment.
  • Direct and significant experience working with reporters proactively and reactively.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and execute a proactive communications campaign.
  • Proven track record for new and innovative storytelling with ability to take risks.
  • Ability to navigate across cultures and tell impactful stories globally.

Benefits

  • Significant opportunities for career growth within the Communications Group.
  • Ability to collaborate with global colleagues focused on marketing, digital media, and campaign management.
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Company

Microsoft

Job Posted

3 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Director

Locations

Redmond, United States

New York, United States

Washington, United States

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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