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 Global Communications team, we’re looking for a dedicated communications professional to help manage a wide range of corporate communications activities. This role includes responsibilities related to financial reporting, Treasury, tax, corporate governance, and issues management. Our ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on complex issues, has sound business judgment, and wants the opportunity to drive significant impact working across the Communications group while working with our partners in Investor Relations, Legal and Human Resources.

Responsibilities

As part of the Global Communications team you’ll join a large, diverse group of professionals focused on innovative communications with opportunities for career growth.

Important skills include clear and effective writing, project management, creative conceptualization, and execution.

The role is based in Redmond, Washington.   

Regardless of your background, you should have the following skills:

Self-starter able to multi-task and effectively manage priorities with an ability to think “big picture” while adept at translating information into action

Outstanding project management skills; organize a busy workload and fastidious about meeting deadlines

Good judgment, personal accountability, high integrity – can be a trusted advisor to senior leaders

Qualifications

Clear verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for the written word to make messages relevant to different audiences.

Able to simplify the complex, are curious and want to learn

Capable of individual contribution and influence across teams

Focus on teamwork and collaboration. We are part of a global team and are looking for a team member who listens well, offers opinions, connects the dots and ultimately makes thoughtful decisions to get things done

Passion and energy for making others great

Minimum 5 years of PR/media relations or corporate communications experience

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.