Microsoft
Senior Communications Manager
$106K–$223K
Redmond, WA · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years required; 8+ years preferred. The posting also specifies 4+ years of product, technology, or corporate communications experience as a preferred qualification.
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads proactive and reactive communications for a portfolio of Microsoft experiences and supports Copilot news, launches, executive storytelling, and reputation management.
What you'll do
- Own PR for product news, launches, rollouts, retirements, and other customer-impacting changes; support Copilot launches and major events.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop clear messaging and create announcements, FAQs, statements, briefings, and executive materials.
- Identify and mitigate reputation risks, and support broader company communications, events, and emerging priorities.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or a related field and 4+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
- Writing, storytelling, and media relations skills.
- Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfort with ambiguity and ability to pivot quickly based on business priorities.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in a listed or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years of product, technology, or corporate communications experience spanning proactive news and reactive issues management.
Pay
USD $106,400 - $203,600 per year base salary; USD $137,600 - $222,600 per year base salary (San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area)
AI focus
Communicates about a portfolio of AI experiences and Microsoft Copilot, including product news and launches.
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