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LAYIQ - Director of Communications at Microsoft, Redmond, WA

Lead Security Thought Leadership Strategy
Develop and drive Microsoft Security's thought leadership strategy across cybersecurity, AI security and more.
Identify opportunities for Microsoft to shape industry dialogue and proactively contribute to key conversations influencing customers, industry partners, media, creators in the security community, and industry stakeholders.
Partner with executives and subject matter experts to create differentiated narratives grounded in customer impact, innovation, and market relevance.
Advise senior leaders on communications strategies that strengthen Microsoft's reputation and visibility on trust security – in proactive and reactive moments.
Executive Communications & Influence
Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior security executives and business leaders.
Develop executive visibility strategies spanning media, speaking engagements, social platforms, industry events, and thought leadership opportunities.
Drive executive messaging, talking points, keynote content, bylined articles, social content, briefing materials, and strategic narratives.
Anticipate emerging issues, industry trends, and opportunities that require executive engagement and communications leadership.
Strategic Storytelling & Narrative Development
Lead development of integrated narratives that connect Microsoft's security innovations, customer impact, research, and AI advancements into compelling stories.
Translate complex technical topics into clear, credible, and engaging content for a broad range of audiences.
Partner closely with engineering, research, product, policy, and marketing teams to uncover stories that demonstrate Microsoft's leadership and differentiation.
Ensure alignment across corporate, product, and executive communications efforts.
Media & Influencer Engagement
Direct communications strategies supporting top-tier media and creator engagement programs.
Advise on proactive and reactive communications approaches related to industry trends, product innovations, and security-related developments.
Partner with agency teams and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities that expand reach and influence among key audiences.
Support executive preparation and engagement for high-profile interviews, events, and external appearances.
Cross-Company Leadership
Lead complex communications initiatives across highly matrixed organizations and multiple stakeholder groups – including other communications teams supporting Microsoft.
Build strong partnerships across Security, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, Marketing, Research, Product Engineering, and executive leadership teams.
Drive alignment among diverse stakeholders while balancing competing priorities and business needs.
Influence without authority and serve as a connector across functions, organizations, and communications disciplines.
Integrated Communications & Launches
Lead communications strategies for major announcements, launches, campaigns, thought leadership moments, and industry events.
Shape audience strategies across earned, owned, executive, influencer, and creator channels.
Ensure consistent narrative development and execution across all communications activities.
Establish frameworks, processes, and best practices that improve how Microsoft Security tells its story at scale.

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