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Work type: On-site
Location: US
Salary: $106,400–$203,600 / yr
Posted: 56 days ago
Closes: Oct 18, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $184k

This role $155k

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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $170,000–$197,175 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $155k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 1586 open roles on FindRole.

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As a Senior Communications Strategist at Microsoft, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the brand and Go To Market strategy for Microsoft and Copilot initiatives. This individual contributor position involves developing comprehensive communications plans that align with audience behavior and media consumption patterns, ensuring effective execution across paid, owned, and earned channels. You will collaborate closely with Brand Strategy, Media, Campaigns, Integrated Marketing, and Product Marketing teams to create strategic narratives and planning briefs for campaigns. Key responsibilities include defining channel roles, recommending optimal mix strategies, and synthesizing audience insights into actionable communications recommendations. Success in this role is measured by the relevance and alignment of campaigns with priority audiences, as well as the quality and clarity of deliverables such as engagement journey maps and measurement plans. The ideal candidate has a master's degree or equivalent experience in business, marketing, or communications, along with 6+ years of creative strategy and project management expertise.

Skills

Microsoft Copilot Brand Strategy Media Strategy Product Marketing Integrated Marketing Paid Media Owned Media Earned Media Creative Strategy Project Management Master's Degree in Business Master's Degree in Marketing Master's Degree in Communications

What you'll do

Develop communications strategies for Microsoft and Copilot initiatives and campaigns.
Translate brand strategy into audience, channel, and engagement frameworks for execution.
Recommend optimal mix of paid, owned, and earned channels to support campaign objectives.
Serve as communications strategy point-person for assigned initiatives, ensuring plan consistency.
Synthesize insights from audience, cultural, and media signals into actionable planning recommendations.
Support measurement approach by defining success metrics and test-and-learn opportunities.

What we're looking for

6+ years of creative strategy experience in branding agencies or product marketing.
Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.
Proven ability to develop and execute communications strategies for campaigns.
Experience managing projects with internal stakeholder management and timeline prioritization.
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams like Brand Strategy and Product Marketing.
Expertise in translating brand strategy into actionable audience and channel frameworks.