Microsoft is hiring: Journalism Director in Washington

Overview

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Microsoft’s Tech for Society team is hiring a Journalism Director to support work with media organizations, journalism support organizations and product and sales teams.

Tech for Society is part of Microsoft’s Trusted Technology Group and works to build and sustain trust with the organizations, institutions and individuals that are foundational to a healthy society.

The team works to ensure critical organizations are secure and are building confidence in emerging technology, particularly AI.

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.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

• Journalism Community Liaison
  
  Liaise with the journalism community, including local newsrooms, non-profits, academics, and news organizations in order to advance Microsoft’s journalism priorities globally
  
  Establish new connections within the journalism community (non-profits, academics, and newsrooms) that help to push Microsoft’s work deeper into the community
  
  Represent Microsoft at public gatherings and events focused on the future of journalism and the news business
  


• Operations
  
  Support partner and vendor relationships, especially within the journalism portfolio, to ensure that Microsoft project requirements are met
  
  Conduct outreach to potential and existing partners and onboarding new partners
  


• Project Management and Strategy
  
  Design strategic plans with appropriate stakeholders to ensure that the program is delivering impact for Microsoft and news organizations
  
  Engage with program/process owners, stakeholders and business partners as necessary to communicate project objectives, strategy, tactics, and ongoing progress
  
  Support day-to-day tracking of project milestones, timelines and outcomes
  
  Scale and expand existing programs
  


• Communications
  
  Develop and deliver written products and presentation materials that are used to communicate team positions, strategy, and thought leadership
  
  Respond to internal and external stakeholder needs in a timely manner
  
  Publicly represent Microsoft and the journalism program’s priorities at relevant conferences and gatherings
  


• Other
  
  Embody our Culture and Values
  

Qualifications

Required/minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement


• OR equivalent experience.


• 5+ years work experience in the news business, whether as a journalist, editor, or business operations.

Additional Or Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 12+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement


• OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field AND 15+ years experience in program management, process management, or process improvement


• OR equivalent experience.


• Proficient writing and editing skills with the ability to distill large amounts of information concisely.


• Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Knowledge of Microsoft's products/services/applications preferred.

Business Program Management IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900 - $203,600 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 $148,400 - $222,600 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.

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Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 13, 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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Software Development

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