PR & Communications Manager

At Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As a Communications Manager in the Global Communications team, you'll play a vital role in shaping and sharing the stories that engage, inspire, and connect people to Microsoft's innovative products and services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to craft compelling narratives, build strong brand presence, and influence public perception, all while embodying Microsoft's core values of diversity, inclusion, and excellence.

If you are passionate about storytelling and eager to help drive Microsoft's global impact, we would love to hear from you

Part of the Global communications team your responsibilities will include: 

• Strengthen the company's brand and reputation in the Swiss market, leveraging Microsoft's global vision and communication strategy. Land and amplify relevant 'key news moments' in close cooperation with our US HQ (headquarters), Regional and Area Comms teams. Manage news cycles and proactively identify and flag trends that may impact Microsoft's reputation in Switzerland and globally.
• Expand company reach to new audiences beyond traditional tech media by building and managing influencer relationships. Build and maintain relationships with local media and influencers and ensure that their concerns and inquiries are answered competently and promptly.
• Partnering with the marketing team, leverage local customers and third-party voices to drive local relevance and land campaigns locally across owned and earned channels. Create original storytelling, messaging, and activities to drive impact and engagement and leverage multiple channels to deliver creative visual storytelling and other innovative digital experiences, largely around customer voices.
• Advise and support the leadership team in all matters of external communication and media work, including media training, coaching and support for public appearances.
• Deliver scalable corporate communications campaigns and storytelling in local market that align to Comms priorities. Organize media events, manage external agencies. 
• Inform and engage internal audiences through employee and executive communications strategies and tactics, and act as trusted advisor to provide executive support and counsel
• Serve as a corporate spokesperson, as needed; and ensure we have a strong bench of trained spokespeople. If you are passionate about communications and looking for an exciting opportunity to grow and have impact, we would love to hear from you. 

Qualifications

• You have strong communications and Media Relations experience, in house or at an agency, with a minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role. 
• You adapt and thrive in a fast past, always changing environment, making thoughtful decisions under pressure. 
• You are familiar with the Swiss media landscape and the most important local actors and have a corresponding network. 
• You master all communication tools and channels (including social media) with internal and external stakeholders, exchanging information and networking
• You have an affinity for technology and have already gained experience in the ICT industry. Additional experience in the consumer environment is an advantage. 
• You think entrepreneurially and act with great personal responsibility. 
• You enjoy working in a team or across the board with other people inside and outside the company and are a strong collaborator across all of the stakeholder groups.
• You have a strong command of German and English orally and in writing; Knowledge of French is a plus.
• Awareness of and experience in dealing with government and public affairs issues is an advantage.
  
  

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.