Marketing Director, Public Affairs

Microsoft Corporation • Washington, DC • 6h ago

We believe Microsoft can be a democratizing force for a new generation of technology. Our mission, to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, remains constant. The Public Affairs team, part of Microsoft's Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA) organization, plays a critical role in this mission.?

As the Director, Marketing, Public Affairs? you will help lead a cross-functional team to deliver strategic, integrated marketing services in support of priority societal impact, public policy, and community engagement efforts.

Your impact will ensure scale, innovation, creativity, and a compelling representation of Microsoft's commitment to responsible technology and societal impact.??

You will lead strategy, planning, execution, measurement, and operations of campaigns and other related marketing and communication activities that support our commitment to earning trust, expanding opportunity, protecting fundamental rights, and advancing sustainability. You will collaborate with Public Relations (PR)/Comms, subject matter experts, commercial teams, and other marketing and communications professionals within Public Affairs and across the company.

Your leadership is critical to ensure cross-functional project teams made of multi-disciplinary resources including in-house staff and vendor/agency resources, can deliver impact within an evolving public policy, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) world.

You will cultivate significant internal and external stakeholder relationships, the development and oversight of highly-matrixed resourcing and operational models, and development of impact measurement solutions. This role is a key stakeholder to partners in Digital, PR/Comms, and Field Enablement across Public Affairs, as well as to CELA program teams, Microsoft Brand and Research & Insight teams, among others.?This is a unique role within a unique team requiring a creative, strategic, collaborative, and disciplined "player-coach" leader.

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. Our Culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies and campaigns to advance Microsoft's strategic initiatives.?

Integrate Microsoft's societal impact narrative into internal and external Microsoft communication channels.??

Provide marketing counsel and strategic services to a broad group of internal and external business partners to drive reach and impact.??

Generate influence and impact through a variety of campaign channels and mechanisms.?

Develop?and execute?an industry-leading strategy for?promoting Microsoft's family of?CSR/ESG-related?reports.??

Embody our culture and values ?

Qualifications

Required Qualifications ? ? ?

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 5+ years integrated marketing (e.g., digital, relationship, social media, campaign), event management, marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or related work experience

OR equivalent experience.

5+ years of experience with digital-first campaigns?

Preferred Qualifications ? ?

3+ years of experience in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and/or Environmental Social and Governance (ESG)

7+ years of professional experience in integrated marketing roles.

3+ years of experience in project/program management

Proven track record of managing several business partners and multiple campaigns in fast-paced and ever-changing environments.?

Managing or supporting high-profile, integrated, and global marketing campaigns.??

Familiarity with the tactics to identify, reach, and influence policy and key decision-maker audiences.?

Experience utilizing AI to drive efficiency, scale, and measurable results.?

Proven track record for developing new, innovative marketing approaches and taking well-timed, strategic risks.?

Effective verbal and written communication skills to clearly articulate solutions to complex business problems.?

Integrated Marketing 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 November 12th, 2025.

CELA

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) .

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