Communications Manager – ANZ

Join to apply for the Communications Manager – ANZ role at Microsoft

Join to apply for the Communications Manager – ANZ role at Microsoft

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organisation on the planet to achieve more.

As part of the Global Communications team, you'll help tell stories that deepen understanding of Microsoft's innovations and the positive impact we have on the world. We are seeking a dynamic and creative communications professional to lead consumer and modern work communications for Microsoft ANZ.

This role is responsible for shaping and executing campaigns that elevate Microsoft's products — including Microsoft 365, Copilot, Surface, Windows, Copilot Studio — across earned and owned channels.

You'll work closely with marketing, sales, product, and global communications teams to develop narratives that resonate with Australian and New Zealand audiences, and build strong relationships with media, influencers, and creators.

This role reports to the Director of Communications, ANZ, and partners with the Asia and global teams to ensure alignment and local relevance.

Responsibilities

Communications Strategy

• Develop and execute communications strategies that support Microsoft's consumer and modern work portfolio.
• Drive storytelling that highlights innovation, customer impact, and product differentiation.
  
  

Copilot Storytelling at Scale

• Lead storytelling efforts that position Microsoft Copilot as a transformative tool for consumers and modern work.
• Develop narratives that showcase Copilot's real-world impact, accessibility, and responsible AI principles.
• Partner with our customers who are leading with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio, curating fresh perspectives and media angles.
  
  

Creator Strategy and Influencer Engagement

• Build and scale creator engagement programs across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging platforms.
• Build relationships with creators through regular communication, events and seeding programs.
• Lead activations, product launch events and seeding programs that amplify Microsoft's voice through creator content and partnerships.
  
  

Campaign Development and Execution

• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to design and deliver integrated campaigns that span across earned and owned channels, including social.
• Ensure messaging is locally relevant and aligned with global priorities.
  
  

Media Relations and Storytelling

• Cultivate relationships with top-tier business, consumer and lifestyle media.
• Pitch and land stories that drive awareness and engagement.
  
  

Stakeholder and Agency Management

• Provide strategic counsel to internal stakeholders across product, sales, and marketing.
• Manage agency partners to deliver high-impact campaigns.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in consumer communications, including influencer engagement and campaign management.
• Proven experience working with creators and managing content creator campaigns
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the Australian and New Zealand consumer landscape.
• Strong relationships with media, influencers, and creators.
• Experience in tech, lifestyle, or AI-related communications.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
  
  

#commsgroup

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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 and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionMarketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• IndustriesSoftware Development

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Microsoft by 2x

Get notified about new Communications Manager jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days ago

Communication Specialist & Press Officer

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Policy and Impact Communications Manager

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago

Internal Communications Manager @ McDonalds

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago

Senior Manager, Policy Communications (Australia/New Zealand)

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days ago

Head of Content Manager – Marketing and Communications

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago

Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago

People & Purpose Communications Manager (12-Month FTC)Senior Corporate Communications Manager (FTC)

North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 22 hours ago

Senior Manager | CEO/Chair Communications

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 hours ago

Senior Community, Stakeholder and Government Relations Advisor

Kirribilli, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days ago

Organic Social and Communications Manager (Contract)

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Senior Manager, Public Relations (Bangkok-based, Relocation Provided)

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Event Manager - Van Cleef & Arpels, Oceania

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 11 hours ago

Customer Communication and Marketing ManagerSenior Service Specialist - Compliance CommunicationsSenior Marketing Communications Specialist

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks ago

Regionalisation Communications Lead - Fixed-term contract – July 2025 to 30 June 2026Senior Medical Communications Specialist

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A$89,755.00-A$100,495.00 2 weeks ago

We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

---