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FULL_TIME
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Director, Executive Communications

11/27/2025

Develop communications strategy for leaders and drive execution to deliver business impact. Act as single-point-of-contact for any internal or external speaking and media requests for the leaders.

Salary

130900 - 251900 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Every company has a mission. What's ours? To empower every person and every organization to achieve more. We believe technology can and should be a force for good and that meaningful innovation contributes to a brighter world in the future and today. Our culture doesn’t just encourage curiosity; it embraces it. Each day we make progress together by showing up as our authentic selves. We show up with a learn-it-all mentality. We show up cheering on others, knowing their success doesn't diminish our own. We show up every day open to learning our own biases, changing our behavior, and inviting in differences. Because impact matters. Microsoft operates in 190 countries and is made up of approximately 228,000 passionate employees worldwide.
About the Role
- 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. WSSMSFT 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.
Key Skills
Communications StrategyStorytellingExecutive CommunicationsProject ManagementSocial Media StrategyCollaborationBusiness AcumenAttention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationLeadershipStrategic PlanningInfluencingIntegrityJudgmentDecision-Making
Categories
Management & LeadershipMarketingConsulting
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