Senior Communications Strategist - Microsoft & Copilot

Communications & Audience Strategy Translate brand and go to market strategy into audience, channel, and engagement frameworks that guide execution Contribute to priority audience definitions: who they are, what they care about, and how they consume media Build planning artifacts that make strategy usable: briefs, audience snapshots, channel roles, and engagement journeys Provide strategic inputs to media and agency partners executing buys (connections architecture, comms rationale, channel role clarity) Ensure channel recommendations reinforce brand intent, creative strategy, and audience behavior Support measurement approach: define success signals, learning agendas, and test-and-learn opportunities Work outputs meet quality and clarity standards, including clear briefs, articulated strategic narratives, defined channel roles, and documented learning and measurement plans. Partner closely with Brand Strategy, Media, Campaigns, Integrated Marketing, and Product Marketing to align communications approach Serve as communications strategy point-person for assigned initiatives, ensuring plans are consistent, connected, and actionable Drive alignment on how ideas show up in market through clear planning outputs and decision frameworks 6+ years work experience at a branding agency or with product marketing, brand building, and/or strategy development OR equivalent experience. Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field OR equivalent experience. 6+ years creative strategy experience, which could include brief writing and/or managing strategy on the corporate or agency side. 6+ years experience managing projects (e.g., internal stakeholder management, timelines, prioritization, road mapping).