Job description

The Global Marketing Engines & Experiences (GME&E) team leads marketing innovation across Microsoft’s largest and fastest-growing commercial cloud businesses. In the Microsoft Cloud Social Lead role, you will guide and grow Microsoft Cloud’s social media presence, with a focus on AI, cybersecurity, and commercial impact. As part of the Marketing Experiences Social & Creative team, this role will shape editorial direction, manage creative development, and oversee performance across Microsoft Cloud and Microsoft Security social channels. You will collaborate across a diversified and evolving social ecosystem -- including TikTok, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, Facebook, X, Reddit, and LinkedIn -- to create content that resonates with commercial and technical audiences. In this role, you will exhibit platform fluency, editorial and creative insight, and a forward-thinking approach to content development. In this role, you will communicate clearly, work collaboratively, and be open to experimentation and learning. In this role, you will exhibit knowledge in the B2B (business-to-business) marketing and stakeholder engagement areas. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. Responsibilities • Lead social strategy, editorial planning, and content development for Microsoft Cloud and Microsoft Security owned social channels. • Translate business goals and messaging priorities into audience-first, channel-specific content strategies that drive measurable impact. • Lead content strategy and execution across a range of formats—from always-on editorial content to impactful, time-sensitive campaigns. • Manage editorial calendars across platforms, aligning product launches, events, moments, and marketing priorities. • Serve as the voice of Microsoft Cloud and Security in cross-functional forums, v-teams, and business reviews. • Stay attuned to trends, competitor activity, and social innovation -- and translate insights into actionable recommendations. • Manage social agencies and vendors supporting Cloud channels, including performance tracking, feedback loops, and operational alignment. • Collaborate across brand, integrated marketing, analytics, engineering, and product teams to ensure Cloud content is accurate, strategic, and impactful. • Drive internal alignment through storytelling, stakeholder education, and regular insight sharing across marketing and business stakeholders. • Embody our Culture and Values Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field AND 3+ years experience in social media strategy, integrated marketing, or content development or related work experience • OR equivalent experience. • 3+ years of experience managing social media programs, ideally for B2B (business-to-business) or technology brands. • 3+ years of experience managing social channels in a corporate or agency setting, with experience briefing creative and managing editorial calendars. • 3+ year of experience in storytelling and presentations, including experience communicating with executives and C-Suite stakeholders. Additional/Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field AND 5+ years experience in social media strategy, integrated marketing, or content development or related work experience • Master's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field AND 2+ years experience in social media strategy, integrated marketing, or content development or related work experience • OR equivalent experience. • Experience marketing to commercial and technical audiences; cybersecurity experience. • Experience and knowledge in social publishing and analytics tools (e.g., Sprinklr, Power BI). Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, vendors, and timelines. Integrated Marketing IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $106,400 - $203,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $137,600 - $222,600 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 9, 2025. #EandEJobs Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

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