Overview

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As part of the Microsoft Communications team, you will join a group of professionals focused on telling the stories that help people fall in love with Microsoft, the things we make, and the impact we have in the world. We are looking for a strategic, collaborative Senior Communications Manager to join the Innovation & Strategy Communications team, focused on scientific research and emerging technologies. This role sits at the intersection of advanced research, product innovation, and external influence — helping shape the narrative around Microsoft’s leadership in foundational science and breakthrough computing paradigms. Reporting to the head of Communications for Research & Scientific Discovery, this person will partner closely with researchers, product marketing to identify and develop compelling stories that translate highly technical research into clear, credible, and engaging stories for external audiences

Responsibilities

• Partner with researchers and product marketing teams to translate complex research and technical concepts for a variety of external audiences.
• Develop strategic plans and identify proactive storytelling opportunities grounded in scientific research and emerging tech advancements.
• Review media requests and advise researchers and senior executives on interviews and speaking engagements.
• Help develop and review owned content (e.g., blogs, op-eds, social content) in partnership with communications stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain relationships across a broad influencer landscape, including media, independent bloggers, creators, analysts, and academic thought leaders.
• Maintain awareness of evolving communications trends and identify new opportunities to engage technical and scientific audiences.
• Manage external agency partners to execute influencer interviews, events, and campaigns.
• Have an understanding of the global influencer landscape and evolving communications trends.
• Demonstrated experience working with a range of influencers, including media, creators and analysts.
• Demonstrated interest in scientific research and emerging technologies.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with AI‑enabled tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications Required/minimum qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 4+ years communications, marketing operations, field operations, program management, project management, or related experience OR equivalent experience

Additional or preferred qualifications

Bachelor'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 equivalent experience.

Communications IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 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 $137,600 - $222,600 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

This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.