Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

As a member of Microsoft’s Global Communications team, you will join a group of professionals focused on telling stories that help people fall in love with Microsoft, the things we make and the impact we have in the world. We are looking for an experienced communicator to lead our Microsoft ANZ Communications Team as a Communications Director.

The Director of Communications ANZ will be responsible for growing and protecting the brand in the market and serving as strategic counsellor to the leadership team on communication strategy, messaging, and media relations.

This leader will seize the opportunity to tell Microsoft’s story as a leader in AI and innovation and will be part of a global Communications team that is at the forefront of AI adoption.

This includes defining and driving a strategy that tells perception-shifting stories across earned and owned media as well as content creators/partnerships; the strategic development and management of communication plans and speaking platforms for the President of Microsoft ANZ; as well as strong team leadership and agency management.

The Director of Communications upholds storytelling excellence, leverages best-in-class customer and partner stories and has deep and trusted media relationships.

This key role drives the strategy for engaging with top-tier media, online influencers, and content creators.

You will lead a team that is at the forefront of AI adoption and should be able to demonstrate a passion for the positive impact of technology and how to apply AI to your role as a communicator.

Reporting to the Head of Communications Microsoft Asia, this role is part of the Global Media Relations Organization and operates in partnership with the Executive and Employee Communications leads in ANZ and the ANZ leadership team.