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You bring a balance of creative experimentation and operational discipline and can build predictable processes that allow the team to succeed in a fast-paced environment.\nAs a communications manager for visuals and amplification, you will join a high-performing, global team of writers, editors, visual storytellers and creators. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders around the globe to help journalists, influencers, creators, business decisionmakers and tech enthusiasts understand Microsoft’s top news, innovation and its work with customers and partners. This deeply collaborative role will require you to understand the company’s top communications priorities and create content about those topics that is approachable, understandable and people-focused.\nYou should have an understanding today's online news ecosystem and a proven track record driving reach and engagement amid constant changes in how people consume information.\nResponsibilities\nOversee visual storytelling and amplification strategy across a diverse lineup of stories and corporate communications moments.\nProducing or directing creation of multimedia assets\nDesigning or managing web page layouts for public events within content management systems\nCommunicating and coordinating plans with multiple stakeholders\nCollaborating closely with writers, editors, producers and amplification partners.\nQualifications\nRequired/minimum qualifications\nBachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 2+ years experience in journalism, corporate storytelling, communications and/or a related fieldOR equivalent experience.\n\nAdditional or preferred qualifications\nA keen interest in, and curiosity about, the latest trends in tech, including AI and cloud computing.\nProficiency in visual storytelling, including the ability to design and edit visual assets using standard tools such as Adobe Photoshop. \nThe ability to create compelling and creative social media and amplification plans.\nFamiliarity with content management systems (e.g., WordPress), digital story layout/design and web-based production workflows.\nA growth mindset and the desire to experiment with new and emerging forms of content in order to reach a broad set of audiences.\nA talent for collaborating effectively and diplomatically with a number of stakeholders across research, engineering, communications, marketing and social media teams, as well as to work effectively with external partners and customers outside the company.\nThe capacity to work quickly and decisively to meet deadlines. \nCommunications IC3 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $86,100 - $169,800 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 $113,300 - $187,400 per year.\nCertain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:\nhttps://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay\nThis position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.\nMicrosoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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