Responsibilities

• Develop proactive communications strategies and compelling stories that build understanding of MAI’s models, research, technical approach, people, and long-term ambitions.
• Identify and develop compelling stories that connect technical advancements to MAI’s broader strategy, vision, and role within Microsoft.
• Develop and executive thought leadership strategies for MAI executives and researchers across media, speaking, social, podcasts, events, and other influential platforms.
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters, creators, analysts, and other voices shaping conversations about AI.
• Create high-quality messaging and content, including briefing materials, executive content, blog posts, and other communications materials.
• Partner across communications, marketing, social, product, research, and other teams to reach developer, research, enterprise, and broader technology audiences through traditional and emerging channels.
• Support major model, research, and company news moments, while developing a sustained drumbeat of proactive storytelling between major launches.
• Monitor external narratives and emerging issues to identify opportunities and mitigate potential reputational risks.
• Contribute across the broader Microsoft AI communications portfolio as priorities evolve.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 4+ years communications, marketing operations, field operations, program management, project management, or related experience OR equivalent experience.

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field AND 6+ years of experience in communications, public relations, corporate communications, media relations, product communications, OR related disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience developing and executing communications, thought leadership, executive communications, or storytelling strategies for technology, AI, research, developer, or product organizations.
• Experience translating complex technical concepts, research, engineering advancements, or product innovations into clear and compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing high-profile announcement moments, product launches, research milestones, media engagements, or executive communications initiatives.
• Experience building relationships and working collaboratively with technical leaders, researchers, engineers, product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proficient writing, storytelling, and media relations skills.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI), technology, and innovation landscape, including industry trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging technologies.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to pivot quickly based on business priorities.
• Familiarity with AI models, research, evaluations, or the broader AI landscape.