Communications Manager - Social Media
Microsoft Corporation - Mountain View, California, us, 94039![Microsoft Corporation](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
Microsoft AI’s Mission is to use AI responsibly to make everyone more informed, capable, and supported.
We are creating unique, beautiful and powerful products that will change lives. We are proud of what we build, how we build it and that our products will define the AI era. It’s a time of huge change in the AI landscape, and this role will put you right in the heart of it.
We are seeking a highly motivated Communications Manager focused on social media for the CEO of Microsoft AI. You will combine an ability to craft eye-catching, viral posts with clear communication. Being proactive, creative, and flexible, while also being able to work in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude is very important.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
The ability to communicate at all altitudes with excellence, continuously test and learn, and find inspiration from unexpected sources.
Social strategy development: Build and execute on a strategy that supports the above goals. This will include, but is not limited to, how to introduce the AI CEO into social channels they are not yet engaging with (TikTok, IG/Reels, Threads, etc.). Working with the product team, PR/comms partners and also the creator team to find ways to align and weave things together to maximize the work everyone is doing and to create a cohesion. (For example: Should Microsoft AI CEO weigh in on posts in the comments for more consumer-focused channels at first vs. posting direct? Should they collab with creators to get introduced to audiences on those channels? What is the crawl (fast) walk, run thinking?).
Content sourcing and story mining.
External-driven: Monitor research + industry thought leadership, social listening and trend spotting, cultural moments, user anecdotes.
Internal-driven: Seek out and capture personal anecdotes and use cases, top-of-mind themes/topics, learnings, behind the scenes content, etc.
Copywriting: Draft copy for social posts, video scripts.
Content capture: Support filming for both candid and scripted videos (event clips, explainer videos, etc.).
Network within Microsoft to source content (from product, brand and other exec/team channels) and platform best practices.
Network with other internal groups to support their social content and get amplification for our content.
Act as surge support as needed for other exec comms priorities, such as event participation, writing, and internal comms.
Embody ourCulture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) & Values (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-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.
Experience working with social media platforms.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’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 equivalent experience.
4+ years experience supporting senior executives in an executive communications role.
Communications IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $103,800 - $200,300 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 $133,700 - $219,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/canada-pay-information.html
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until August 27, 2024.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .