Communications Director, Cloud + AI Executive Office

Microsoft Corporation; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Communications Director for its Cloud + AI Executive Office. This role involves leading strategic communications, managing cross-functional projects, and supporting high-level executives. Candidates should have significant experience and a deep understanding of the tech industry's communications landscape.

Benefits

Industry leading healthcare

Educational resources

Discounts on products and services

Savings and investments

Maternity and paternity leave

Generous time away

Giving programs

Opportunities to network and connect

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in Communications or related fields.
• Experience supporting senior executives in communications roles.
• Familiarity with social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develops internal and external communications strategies.
• Leads the C+AI internal communications community.
• Creates materials for communications including presentations and PR engagements.

Skills

Collaboration

Strategic communication

Project management

Technical storytelling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field

Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field

Job description

Communications Director, Cloud + AI Executive Office

Redmond, Washington, United States

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Date posted

May 30, 2025

Job number

1827348

Work site

Up to 50% work from home

Travel

0-25 %

Role type

Profession

Communications

Communications

Employment type

Full-Time

Overview

The Cloud + AI (C+AI) organization delivers a set of hyperscale cloud solutions and services including Azure, Microsoft’s cloud computing platform, that help organizations across the globe solve urgent challenges and transform for the future. The Executive Office of the EVP of Cloud + AI is seeking a Communications Director to lead strategic communications for this critical sector of the Microsoft business.

If you possess domain expertise demonstrated in practice and a proven track record of impact, are passionate about Microsoft's mission and culture, are known as a great collaborator, and thrive in a high-volume environment that requires partnering across teams, this role is for you!

In this role you will collaborate and develop close partnerships while orchestrating work across the broader Cloud + AI Engineering organization, and key stakeholders including Marketing, Sales, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, and Human Resources. You should work well in a team, drive impactful results, and uphold the team’s philosophy to operate with the highest levels of integrity and trust. You will show the utmost discretion in the management of confidential corporate information.

Developing an understanding of the EVP’s business priorities and serving as a trusted advisor to the Chief of Staff on communications is essential to your success. You will develop internal and external communications strategies that articulate and enhance understanding of organizational vision and underscore Microsoft Azure’s leadership in accelerating cloud and AI innovation. The scope includes technical storytelling, employee/community/event engagement, public relations & media, crisis communications, investor relations, analyst relations, community leadership, social media, and more.

Foundational to success in this role and team is the belief in how innovative, cutting-edge technology will change the way people work and live every day. Telling our end-to-end Microsoft Cloud story and communicating with our employees, customers, partners, and other audiences calls for a creative edge and desire for world-class storytelling.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 4+ years of experience supporting senior executives in an executive communications role.
• 4+ years of experience independently managing cross functional projects and communications.
• 2+ years of experience in a communications role in a global, enterprise level organization.

Additional or 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 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
• 4+ years of specialized functional (e.g., retail, technology) experience.
• 3+ years of experience working with social media platforms.
• 4+ years of experience working in a PR agency.

Other Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check:

• This position will be required to pass the Microsoft background and Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

Communications IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 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 $165,600 - $272,300 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 June 8, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains the C+AI EVP’s platform and voice, aligned to team, business, and organizational objectives. Measure the outcomes of each engagement to evaluate impact, learn, and make improvements to net the highest ROI.
• Partners with engineering and marketing stakeholders to help craft the most compelling and cohesive stories around Microsoft’s products and services through speaking engagements (1P/3P).
• Leads C+AI internal communications community, partners and informs on relevant crisis communications, and contributes to SLT communications community through best practice sharing, messaging consistency, and idea generation.
• Creates materials for internal and external communications including briefing materials, scripting/messaging for keynotes, presentations, PR/media engagements, social media, and events. Ensures the use of current and relevant templates and materials and builds on the effectiveness of them.
• Supports keynote and event preparation through a myriad of ways, including content and demo creation, production, and logistics.
• Leverages technical experience, and knowledge of effective communication campaigns to determine the appropriate approach.
• Maintains an up-to-date understanding of industry trends, competitor landscape, and emerging technologies to inform communications strategies.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

Industry leading healthcare

Educational resources

Discounts on products and services

Savings and investments

Maternity and paternity leave

Generous time away

Giving programs

Opportunities to network and connect

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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations .