Microsoft Communications 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

650918085

Required/Minimum

• Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and at least 15 years of experience in communications either in-house or agency, particularly in the B2B sector, with 10+ years of international experience.
• 10+ years of close collaboration with cross functional stakeholders in multinational companies.

Key Skillset

• Storytelling Excellence: A strong track record of creating compelling, concise, and credible narratives rooted in fact-based messaging. Brings creativity and clarity to storytelling that resonates across audiences and elevates Microsoft’s voice in a crowded market.
• Deep Understanding of the Japanese Market: In-depth knowledge of Japan’s cultural, political, and economic context, as well as the evolving media landscape. Brings a strong sense of local relevance and insight to help shape communications that support Microsoft’s business and reputation in Japan.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging messages. Balances big-picture strategy with hands-on execution to deliver results across channels and stakeholders.
• Collaborative and Diplomatic: A thoughtful listener and natural collaborator who can gather, synthesize, and act on feedback in a constructive and respectful way. Skilled at co-creating with internal teams and agency partners, while contributing to a strong, supportive team culture both locally and globally.
• Self-Driven and Adaptable: Highly motivated and resourceful, with a demonstrated ability to drive impactful communications in dynamic environments. Comfortable navigating change, shifting priorities, and ambiguity while staying focused on outcomes.
• Executive Engagement: Confident and credible in working with senior leaders, with strong instincts for stakeholder management and the ability to influence and prioritize for maximum impact.
• Growth Mindset: Curious, creative, and resilient, with a strong desire to learn, experiment, and improve. Embraces feedback, pilots new ideas with intention, and brings strong decision-making skills and a willingness to take smart risks to move the business forward.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strategic Thinking: Strategic thinking rooted in market knowledge and business acumen.
• Media Relations Experience: Strong and active relationships with top-tier media, influencers, and content creators in Japan.
• Issues Management and Crisis Communication: Experience in managing complex and dynamic scenarios.

Languages

• Fluent in Japanese and English: Proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading both languages.

• Communications Strategy Development and Execution: Develop and execute a communications strategy aligned with global storytelling priorities and local business needs, focusing on editorial coverage with top media in Japan.
• Customer Storytelling: Create compelling stories that resonate with key business audiences through owned and earned stories, emphasizing Microsoft’s leadership in AI and Cloud, position Microsoft as the partner for digitaland AI transformation.
• Leadership in AI: Develop a narrative and thought leadership to demonstrate Microsoft’s leadership in AI, focusing on its societal and economic benefits and its safe and responsible use. Serve an AI evangelist for communicators, advocating its adoption and demonstrating its value.
• Reputation Management: Act as a trusted advisor within Microsoft, advancing and protecting the corporate image and reputation by identifying opportunities to positively shift the perception of the Microsoft brand and correcting inaccuracies when they occur Issues.
• Management: Manage reactive issues that may affect our reputation, working in partnership with our Corporate External and Legal Affairs team and senior leaders.
• Stakeholder and Agency Management: Partner with internal stakeholders to provide communications counsel and manage agency partners to deliver campaigns aligned with our company mission and business goals.