Overview
On Site
$40 - $50
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
Skills
Communications Specialist
Brand
Articulate
Corporate Communications
Management
Media Relations
Media
Writing
Reporting
Presentations
Communication
Microsoft
Job Details
Position: Communications Specialist 5 -W2 Only
Job ID: 153254-1
Location: Redmond, WA - Hybrid
Duration: 12+ months (20hours Week)/ No overtime
Job Summary:
Typical Day in the Role
Purpose of the Team: Microsoft's brand reputation team is looking for a part-time (~20 hours a week) experienced public relations professional who can support a broad range of internal and external requests. The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker and problem solver, able to spot gaps in communication materials. Reporting to our corporate communication team, this individual will serve as a liaison across groups to align communication efforts. This individual should be a self-starter, willing to dig in and come away with recommendations on how to best utilize their time and support the broader business.
Key projects: candidate would be working on significant projects within corporate communications.
Candidate Requirements
Years of Experience Required: 10+ overall years of experience in the field.
Degrees or certifications required:
Disqualifiers:
Lack of writing skills, as writing is critical for the role.
No background in media relations, which is a necessity for handling brand reputation and related activities.
Poor organizational skills, as the role requires managing multiple projects and adapting to changing needs quickly.
Job hopping (short contacts of less than 6months)
Best vs. Average:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially for executive-level communication and presentation.
- Ability to work independently and manage their time effectively.
- Organizational skills to handle multiple teams and projects efficiently.
- Ability to spot gaps and proactively address them. (is a p
- Stakeholder management skills to build and maintain relationships.
- The candidate will be expected to work with new scenarios
- Ability to be proactive
- corporate communication (is another major plus)
- Writing samples/ portfolios are optional to share
Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on ability to work fast paced environment and quality of work.
Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
1. Minimum 10 + years experience with Writing ( The candidate must be proficient in writing plans and engaging in executive-level )
2. Minimum 10+ years experience with Media Relations (Experience in media relations is essential for handling brand reputation considerations and activities)
3. Minimum 10+ years experience with Public Speaking ( The candidate should be comfortable speaking with leaders and team, and be articulate in carrying high-level conversations)
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