Director of Communications
Microsoft · microsoft.com
RedmondDirector6–12 yrs
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Communications strategy and narrative for CTO office and AI partnerships.
Marketing
Details
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- 5 d ago · posted 2026-11-03
- Location
- Redmond, WA, US
Full description
Build and Scale the OCTO's Mission: Support communications activities for the CTO-owned channels, including contributed writing, social, podcast, video, and emerging formats. Lead new technology, experiences or communication campaign launches for or in advancing third-party partnerships like OAI, Anthropic and others. Contribute to the strategic relationship program connecting the CTO with influential founders, AI-native developers, researchers, technical leaders, investors, and other builders shaping the frontier of the industry. This will include planning engagements such as small-group technical conversations, founder roundtables, private convenings, ecosystem visits, and one-to-one exchanges. This will include highlighting go-to-market opportunities with strategic partnerships. Collaborate with Public Affairs to operationalize an engagement model for policymakers seeking deeper technical understanding of frontier AI, open-source AI, infrastructure, safety, and deployment. Use an AI-enabled approach to track and report on audience reach and impact and refine strategies based on learnings and insights. Contribute to operating mechanisms, planning cycles, and measurement to track and provide OCTO visibility into communications progress. Manage Communications for OCTO Projects, Programs and Prototypes Develop communications plans to drive awareness, understanding, and adoption of these with internal and external audiences. Build communications platforms for other OCTO leaders and builders whose work can help carry the CTO's narrative forward through high-value internal and external engagements, including events, media, technical community participation, editorial platforms, and social media. Bachelor's Degree in Business, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years communications, marketing operations, field operations, program management, project management, or related experience OR equivalent experience Experience developing and executing communications strategies for complex, cross-functional or cross-company initiatives. Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years communications, marketing operations, field operations, program management, project management, or related experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 12+ years communications, marketing operations, field operations, program management, project management, or related experience OR equivalent experience. Experience developing communications strategies and compelling narratives for complex technologies, AI initiatives, or strategic partnerships, translating technical concepts into clear, audience-relevant communications. Experience leading high-profile communications initiatives and coordinating across engineering, product, marketing, communications, and executive stakeholders. Strong understanding of the AI and emerging technology landscape, including developer, open-source, AI-native, and technical influencer communities. Experience developing executive thought leadership and engaging technical audiences through media, social platforms, events, editorial content, or emerging communications formats. Experience identifying technology trends, industry conversations, and audience insights to shape communications strategies and expand organizational influence.
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