Director, Executive & Product Communications - Copilot (Microsoft AI)

Mountain View, CA (On-site)

$131K/yr – $252K/yrDirector/Executive6+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own executive communications and narrative for Copilot to turn product velocity into timely, credible external storytelling among AI founders and developers.

  • Executive positioning: shape credibility and visibility across AI, startup, and creator ecosystems.
  • Narrative operations: rapid storytelling cadence aligned to feature launches and real-world conversations.
  • Ecosystem engagement: build developer communities and curate strategic executive engagements.

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Partner directly with a senior Copilot executive to build and evolve their voice, presence, and effectiveness as a communicator internally and externally.
  • Develop and execute an executive communications strategy that positions the leader as a credible and visible voice within AI, startup, and creator ecosystems.
  • Shape and amplify the Copilot narrative in the market, ensuring consistent and compelling positioning across channels and moments.
  • Draft high-impact content including social posts, keynote narratives, thought leadership, and external communications, with an emphasis on relevance in real-time conversations (e.g., social media, industry forums).
  • Operate with a rapid storytelling cadence tied to feature and product velocity, turning shipping moments into timely, differentiated narratives.
  • Ensure the executive is actively engaged in the right cultural and industry conversations, particularly among founders, builders, and innovators.
  • Drive meaningful connections within AI startup and developer communities, positioning Copilot as an active participant in innovation-driven networks.
  • Support strategic opportunities such as executive engagements, curated events (e.g., founder dinners), and ecosystem interactions to strengthen market presence and influence.
  • Translate product priorities into clear, differentiated messaging that reinforces Copilot's role in shaping the future of AI across both consumer and enterprise contexts.
  • Drive alignment across internal stakeholders to ensure consistency between executive messaging, product storytelling, and broader Copilot communications strategies.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years communications, marketing operations, field operations, program management, project management, or related experience
  • OR equivalent experience
  • Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance or related field AND 8+ years Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Program Management, Project Management or related experience
  • OR Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance or related field AND 10+ years Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Program Management, Project Management
  • 5+ years people management experience
  • Demonstrated fluency in the AI landscape, including the ability to speak credibly with founders and developers about both consumer and enterprise AI products
  • A track record of building developer or startup community relationships and translating product momentum into ecosystem-facing storytelling
  • Proven experience working in a startup or working closely with the startup and product development community in a fast-paced, high-velocity environment
Preferred
  • Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance or related field AND 8+ years Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Program Management, Project Management or related experience
  • - OR Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance or related field AND 10+ years Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Program Management, Project Management
  • 5+ years people management experience
  • Actively integrated into the San Francisco Bay Area tech and startup ecosystem
  • Demonstrated fluency in the AI landscape, including the ability to speak credibly with founders and developers about both consumer and enterprise AI products
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