We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced individual to lead global communications for Xbox platform. The Senior Communications Manager, Xbox Platform role includes leading communications and creative storytelling across key initiatives such as Xbox Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass, and Xbox hardware, crafting narratives that resonate with players, partners, and press around the world.

As part of the Global Gaming Communications Team, the Senior Communications Manager, Xbox Platform will have experience launching products, partnering with stakeholders across a matrixed organization, and crafting global communications plans across earned and owned channels. We’re looking for a media-savvy professional with relationships with gaming, tech, and consumer press and creators. This role embraces creativity and agility, a strategic mindset that drives alignment across stakeholders and partners, and a willingness to experiment.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND 4+ years Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Program Management, Project Management, or related experience OR equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in an internal employee communications role(s) or equivelant experience

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Master'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

• Lead storytelling and Public Relations (PR) for critical Xbox platform products and experiences
• Partner with global Communications, Marketing, Engineering and business leads to develop and drive strategic PR campaigns for Xbox
• Act as a trusted advisor to key leaders, providing strategic counsel and guidance
• Develop and maintain relationships with priority media and creators, and actively manage media relations including identifying new contacts
• Develop, review, and edit content for internal and external audiences, including executive briefing materials, media engagements and PR driven events
• Support key PR activities, both physical and virtual, around the world, partnering closely with global communications teams
• Collaborate with broader Communications team at Microsoft to support cross-company events and news beats
• Partner with social, internal and executive comms teams on amplification and engagement opportunities for major moments
• Manage PR agency as integral members of our extended team
• Help protect the Microsoft and Xbox brand by identifying and mitigating reputational risk
• Embody our culture and values