Journalism Director
Job Description
Microsoft’s Tech for Society team is hiring a Journalism Director to support work with media organizations, journalism support organizations and product and sales teams. Tech for Society is part of Microsoft’s Trusted Technology Group and works to build and sustain trust with the organizations, institutions and individuals that are foundational to a healthy society. The team works to ensure critical organizations are secure and are building confidence in emerging technology, particularly AI. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
Locations
- Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
- New York, New York, United States, New York, New York, United States
- Redmond, Washington, United States, Redmond, Washington, United States
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvementOR equivalent experience. (degree)
- OR equivalent experience. (degree)
- 5+ years work experience in the news business, whether as a journalist, editor, or business operations. (degree)
- Master's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 12+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvementOR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 15+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvementOR equivalent experience. (degree)
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 15+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement (degree)
- OR equivalent experience. (degree)
- Proficient writing and editing skills with the ability to distill large amounts of information concisely. (degree)
- Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail. (degree)
- Knowledge of Microsoft's products/services/applications preferred. (degree)
Responsibilities
- Liaise with the journalism community, including local newsrooms, non-profits, academics, and news organizations in order to advance Microsoft’s journalism priorities globally
- Establish new connections within the journalism community (non-profits, academics, and newsrooms) that help to push Microsoft’s work deeper into the community
- Represent Microsoft at public gatherings and events focused on the future of journalism and the news business
- Support partner and vendor relationships, especially within the journalism portfolio, to ensure that Microsoft project requirements are met
- Conduct outreach to potential and existing partners and onboarding new partners
- Design strategic plans with appropriate stakeholders to ensure that the program is delivering impact for Microsoft and news organizations
- Engage with program/process owners, stakeholders and business partners as necessary to communicate project objectives, strategy, tactics, and ongoing progress
- Support day-to-day tracking or project milestones, timelines and outcomes
- Scale and expand existing programs
- Develop and deliver written products and presentation materials that are used to communicate team positions, strategy, and thought leadership
- Respond to internal and external stakeholder needs in a timely manner
- Publicly represent Microsoft and the journalism program’s priorities at relevant conferences and gatherings.
- Embody our Culture and Values
Travel Requirements
4 days / week in-office
