New 
Communications Director, Cloud + AI Executive Office
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Jun 01, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe 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.
ResponsibilitiesDevelops 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. | |