Communications Lead

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As part of Microsoft’s Global Communications team, you will join a group of professionals focused on telling stories that help people fall in love with Microsoft, the things we make and the impact we have in the world.

We are looking for an experienced communications professional to join our Global Communications Team as Communications Lead for Microsoft in Indonesia. The role offers a unique opportunity to reinvent communications in the era of AI, and co-shape storytelling at the intersection of business, societal and human impact during a period of significant technological change.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving thought leadership to position Microsoft as the most trusted and innovative partner for digital transformation of businesses and public sector organizations with a strong focus on AI. The candidate will engage with a range of local, regional and global stakeholders to create and execute a communications strategy aligned to global storytelling priorities and local business needs by focusing on earned editorial coverage with tier one media in Indonesia, developing impactful stories on our owned platforms, and engaging with non-traditional influencers and content creators to foster brand love. They will also support the country General Manager with strategic employee and executive communications.

The candidate will lead innovative customer storytelling, working closely with key business stakeholders & account teams, and Microsoft Source Asia to identify and create customer and partner innovation stories spanning all priority industries that position Microsoft as thought leader in AI in Indonesia.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in corporate communications and media relations, with a minimum of 8 years of experience. They should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a good balance of strategic thinking and execution, experience in stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work proactively with a learn-it-all and growth mindset. They should also have a deep understanding of the digital landscape and be able to identify and capitalize on opportunities to drive engagement with key audiences and work as an external communications advisor to the country leadership team. We are looking for someone who believes in experimenting with newer content and platform formats and has the ability to take risks.

If you are a seasoned professional looking for an exciting opportunity to gain experience, grow and have real impact, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field AND 8+ years Communications, Marketing Operations, Program Management, Project Management, or related experience
  • OR equivalent experience
• 8 years of media relations experience - strong and active relationships with Indonesia based journalists and creators.
• Ability to manage corporate and solution-focused communication and storytelling, develop compelling, concise, creative, and credible fact-based messaging and stories.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
• Strategic thinking rooted in market knowledge and business acumen.
• Sound judgement and decision-making ability in complex and dynamic scenarios.
• Ability to orchestrate diverse perspectives and stay calm under pressure.
• Experience with issues management and crisis communication.
• Great team player.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and prioritize for the highest impact.
• Thrives in fast-changing environment and can adapt plans accordingly.
• Growth mindset with proven track record for new, innovative approaches and smart risk taking.
• Experience with employee and executive communications.

Languages

• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia - speaking, writing and reading.
• Fluency in English a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Communications strategy planning and executing.
• Media and influencer relations.
• Orchestration and agency management.
• Reputation management, managing issues and crisis communication.
• As trusted advisor contribute to executive and employee communications.
• Create relevant, newsworthy stories about how Microsoft drives the transformation of core industries – by helping organizations of all sizes to become more innovative, sustainable and resilient; substantiate our storytelling with compelling customer success stories that put a strong emphasis on business outcomes and societal impact.
• Establish and own the process of landing those stories across earned, owned and amplified media.
• Serve as a corporate spokesperson, as needed; and ensure we have a strong bench of relevant and trained spokespeople.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.

• Industry leading healthcare.
• Educational resources.
• Discounts on products and services.
• Savings and investments.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Generous time away.
• Giving programs.
• Opportunities to network and connect.

At Microsoft we are dedicated to advancing human and organizational achievement. We believe that technology is a powerful force for good and that meaningful innovation will contribute to a brighter world where everyone has access to the benefits and opportunities created by technology. Our people are what makes us one of the world’s most dynamic companies. Come as you are, thrive in an environment that helps you achieve more, and do what you love every day.