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Do you like to think in pictures? Do you look at a communication asset and think, “That can be simplified and elevated with a more visual approach?” If so, the Microsoft Edge for Business go-to-market team is looking for you. This is an exciting time to work on the browser, which is the most used app on the PC and in the case of Edge for Business, where AI chat is built-in.

What the role is about

The role has a split focus between visual storytelling (75% of time) and traditional product marketing to the Education audience (25% of time). If you’re someone with strong visual storytelling skills and wish to explore product marketing, this is a great introductory role.

You will oversee the operations of visual storytelling and asset creation for the team. Our stories come to life with screenshots and animations, through PowerPoint presentations, and in demos and videos. Ideally, you are someone who loves creating assets, whether it’s hands-on by you in PowerPoint and other formats / tools, or you’re giving guidance to other creators in their asset creation for our team.

Part of your time would be focused on the Education audience. You would own the pen to write customer-facing narratives and create assets specific to Education customers. You would undertake product marketing activities that may range from research, to working with account teams, to engaging with customers, to events and digital marketing.

What our team offers

We’re the worldwide go-to-market team for Microsoft Edge for Business, which is designed to serve organizations, including educational organizations, and their users. We’re a small, agile team that invests in an inclusive culture. This shows up in our close partnerships with our inbound product marketing and engineering partners.

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.

Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact

• Have strong point of view on visual storytelling in different formats (static, motion), yet be open to ideas from team members and engineering to co-create assets

• Guide the work of creative vendors, and also identify and maintain a roster of creative vendors

• Manage the delivery of multiple projects and keep stakeholders informed, especially in event season

• Manage budgets and project bids, ensuring projects stay on time and on budget

• Be responsible for meeting brand guidelines, and in general, deliver assets with a high-quality bar

• Manage programmatic projects such as case studies, which includes managing a pipeline of customers and potential stories

• Be committed to learning about how account teams support Education customers, then deliver core content and ad hoc communications to account teams.

• Embody our culture and values

What I’ll do for you

• Support who you are by making room for your ideas and your authentic voice

• Help you identify your strengths and weaknesses

• Coach you to grow your storytelling and product marketing skills

• Be a resource to you, wearing the hat of manager, coach, and friend as needed

• Be open to your feedback on what you need and what I can do to support you

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 2+ years of experience in marketing, communications, design, advertising, or related disciplines

• OR equivalent experience.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree AND 4+ years of experience in marketing, communications, design, advertising, or related disciplines OR equivalent experience.

• Ability to directly create visual assets in a variety of creation tools / formats

• Experience in working with other creatives

• Effective communication skills

• Experience in giving creative guidance to others, getting project requirements from others, and creating customer-facing content

• Comfort in project management, being organized; project management certifications are an advantage

• Comfort in working with tight timelines and making tradeoffs

• Experience in managing budgets

• Flexible to work odd hours during peak times, such as event season

• Technical fluency to speak with engineers and ability to dig into technical details

• Experience with commercial / corporate / technical audiences, and the consumer

• Proven ability to collaborate and contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment, even in stressful circumstances

• Candidates should expect to provide writing samples as part of the interview process

Product Marketing IC2 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $66,900 - $135,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $89,600 - $148,200 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until January 29, 2025

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 (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .