Microsoft Senior Director Internal Communications Gaming 

United States, Washington 

85885310

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field AND 8+ years Communications, Marketing Operations, Program Management, Project Management, or related experience

  • OR equivalent experience

• 3+ years people management experience

• 3+ years of experience leading and/or driving internal communications initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading internal and external communications, or marketing communications for an organization
• 5+ years of senior-level experience in the gaming and entertainment industries creating employee excitement and landing thought leadership
• Proven record of fostering collaboration and managing high-performance teams – attracting, developing and retaining top talent
• A deep understanding and passion for the gaming market, trends, and culture
• Proven track record of navigating multiple, competing priorities and diverse stakeholders across international teams
• Experience strategizing and executing communications initiatives while remaining aligned to the brand and brand reputation management
• A creative and proactive mindset with the ability to successfully navigate within a dynamic, highly-matrixed organization
• Extensive media relations experience and compelling writing and communication skills

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:Microsoft will accept applications for the role until May 20, 2024.

• Leads team to develop and deploy strategy for employee communications and platforms aligned to the strategic priorities for organizational and geographical employee goals
• Manages a team and encourages an inclusive environment for the creation of ideas for and development of collateral materials (e.g., decks, posts, talking points) for use in a range of communications initiatives and events
• Ensures on strategic intent as foundation for execution of tactics and ensures rhythm of business (e.g., cadence, intent, content to keep stakeholders informed and up to date) is established
• Supports team to collaborate with others on the development and production of communications materials and deployment of communications tactics
• Align internal communication strategies and tactics with our external communications and marketing organizations
• Leads the team to demonstrate thought leadership that strengthens Microsoft's position as a trusted partner
• Leads team to develop and drive stories in fresh ways that generate positive perceptions towards Microsoft
• Guides teams to monitor, track, and analyze the impact of and responses to messaging for a given issue
• Embody our