Communications Manager (IC4)
Job Description
The Microsoft mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As a communications professional in our organization, you will play an integral part in positioning Microsoft as the most trusted and innovative partner in all markets around the globe, and, with AI (artificial intelligence) capturing the world’s attention, there has never been a more exciting time to be a Communicator at Microsoft. The Communications Manager, Korea helps build and execute external comms campaigns that help people fall in love with Microsoft, the things we make, and the impact we have in the world. You will enjoy innovating in both the art—and science— of communications to drive the company image, news, and business impact, and to position Microsoft as the world's most innovative and trusted company. To seize the opportunity to tell Microsoft’s story in AI and innovation, you have space for creativity combined with a high degree of autonomy and personal accountability and will be part of a global Communications team that is at the forefront of AI adoption. The Manager of Communications upholds excellence in PR campaigning, maintains strong media relationships, and effectively manages agencies. Reporting to the Head of Communications Microsoft Korea, this role is part of the Global Media Relations Organization and operates in partnership with our US headquarters, Regional teams and the Japan cross functional team.
Locations
- Seoul, Seoul, Korea, Seoul, Seoul, Korea
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years’ communications experience either in-house or agency (degree)
- 5+ years of close collaboration with cross functional stakeholders in multinational companies (degree)
- Long-standing media relationships with reporters in Korea (degree)
- Preferably, master all communication tools and channels including social media (degree)
- Excellent people and diplomacy skills (degree)
- A growth-mindset that enables creativity in thinking, analytical skills, an ability to deal with ambiguity, management of changing priorities, and consistency in partnering with and learning from others (degree)
- Excellent written and verbal communication and partnership skills across a diverse set of audiences and stakeholders (degree)
- Self-directing and highly adaptable, track record of delivering high impact communications results that map to stakeholder needs (degree)
- Strong team player who is willing to contribute to the Japan team and the wider community beyond their immediate remit (degree)
- Being a great listener so that feedback can be synthesized, shared and actioned with our Global Comms colleagues in a cooperative and insightful way (degree)
- Comfortable with piloting new ideas and approaches (degree)
Travel Requirements
Up to 50% work from home
