Lead executive communications for a senior Copilot executive, shaping their internal and external voice, executive presence, and market influence. Develop communications strategy, thought leadership, social content, keynote narratives, and product messaging for AI, startup, developer, and creator audiences. Build ecosystem relationships, support executive events, align internal stakeholders, monitor external sentiment, and translate rapid Copilot product progress into timely, differentiated stories across consumer and enterprise AI markets.
Overview
At Microsoft AI Experiences we are building the future of human-AI interaction through Copilot—an AI companion designed to empower people and organizations to achieve more. Copilot is rapidly becoming a defining platform for how individuals create, work, and innovate, and Microsoft is uniquely positioned at the center of this transformation.
Responsibilities
Partner directly with a senior Copilot executive to build and evolve their voice, presence, and effectiveness as a communicator internally and externally.
Qualifications
At Microsoft AI Experiences we are building the future of human-AI interaction through Copilot—an AI companion designed to empower people and organizations to achieve more. Copilot is rapidly becoming a defining platform for how individuals create, work, and innovate, and Microsoft is uniquely positioned at the center of this transformation.
We are hiring an Executive Communications Leader to support a senior executive (EVP) within the Copilot organization. This role sits at the intersection of executive storytelling, product positioning, and market influence—helping shape how both the leader and Copilot are perceived across key audiences. In this role you will expand the executive and product voice to more directly engage the innovator, developer, and startup ecosystem
This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and understands how to build visibility, credibility, and narrative from the ground up. You will operate with high ownership and proximity to leadership, helping elevate an executive voice externally while positioning Copilot at the forefront of conversations with builders, creators, and innovators. From shaping executive presence on social platforms to influencing how Copilot shows up in the broader AI ecosystem, your work will directly impact talent attraction, partnerships, and long-term market positioning.
The ideal candidate is a strategic and highly adaptable communications leader who blends executive counsel with hands-on execution. You bring strong instincts for narrative development, understand how to engage modern technical audiences, and know how to build relevance in fast-evolving markets. You are comfortable operating with ambiguity and understand how to position both a product and a leader in moments that matter. You understand the AI landscape and its constant shifts, and you can speak credibly about what is happening at the frontier of both consumer and enterprise AI products.
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.
Monitor external sentiment and conversations to inform proactive narrative development and rapid response strategies.
Provide ongoing counsel to leadership on communications strategy, positioning, and opportunities to strengthen visibility and impact.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
- 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.
Communications M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $251,900 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 $165,600 - $272,300 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
Communications M6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $155,800 - $277,200 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 $202,400 - $303,600 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
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.
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