Korea Communications Manager

The Microsoft mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As a communications professional in our organization, you will play an integral part in positioning Microsoft as the most trusted and innovative partner in all markets around the globe, and, with AI (artificial intelligence) capturing the world’s attention, there has never been a more exciting time to be a Communicator at Microsoft. The Communications Manager, Korea helps build and execute external comms campaigns that help people fall in love with Microsoft, the things we make, and the impact we have in the world. You will enjoy innovating in both the art—and science— of communications to drive the company image, news, and business impact, and to position Microsoft as the world's most innovative and trusted company. To seize the opportunity to tell Microsoft’s story in AI and innovation, you have space for creativity combined with a high degree of autonomy and personal accountability and will be part of a global Communications team that is at the forefront of AI adoption. The Manager of Communications upholds excellence in PR campaigning, maintains strong media relationships, and effectively manages agencies. Reporting to the Head of Communications Microsoft Korea, this role is part of the Global Media Relations Organization and operates in partnership with our US headquarters, Regional teams and the Korea cross functional team.

Communication strategy planning and excellence in execution:
Advance and protect the corporate reputation by identifying opportunities to positively shift the perception of the Microsoft brand. Strengthen the Microsoft’s brand in Korea through leveraging its global vision and local customer and third-party voices, drive impact through original storytelling and amplify global key news moments in close cooperation with US headquarters and Regional Comms teams.

Excellent media relations management:
Build and maintain relationships with local media and influencers, rooted to a deep understanding of Korea, its culture, its political economic and media environment, and the local relevance for Microsoft’s business. Expand the network to new audiences beyond traditional tech media. Promptly manage inquiries and news cycles, proactively identifying trends that may impact Microsoft's reputation in Korea and globally.

Collaboration across stakeholder groups:
Create consensus among internal stakeholders, leaders, and others to execute programs that boost reputation. Guide and assist the stakeholders in communicating externally and with media. Exercise the ability, experience, and the credibility to counsel senior executives, up to and including the president but also the attentiveness and emotional intelligence to work well with anyone in the business.

Agency Management:
Build trust and effective communication with agency staff to meet objectives, ensure high-quality deliverables and manage costs.

Culture carrier:
Embody our culture and values 

If you are passionate about communications and looking for an exciting opportunity to grow and have impact, we would love to hear from you.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 6+ years’ communications experience either in-house or agency 

Additional or Preferred Qualifications 

• 5+ years of close collaboration with cross functional stakeholders in multinational companies
• Long-standing media relationships with reporters in Korea 
• Preferably, master all communication tools and channels including new media

Key Skillset 

• Excellent people and diplomacy skills 
• A growth-mindset that enables creativity in thinking, analytical skills, an ability to deal with ambiguity, management of changing priorities, and consistency in partnering with and learning from others
•  Excellent written and verbal communication and partnership skills across a diverse set of audiences and stakeholders
• Self-directing and highly adaptable, track record of delivering high impact communications results that map to stakeholder needs
• Strong team player who is willing to contribute to the Korea team and the wider community beyond their immediate remit
• Being a great listener so that feedback can be synthesized, shared and actioned with our Global Comms colleagues in a cooperative and insightful way
• Comfortable with piloting new ideas and approaches

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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.