Account Executive, Microsoft

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But it’s always there. And it is only by uncovering these truths that we can make real, meaningful progress.

As an Account Executive, you’ll play a key role in assessing and influencing media narratives by monitoring news, analyzing coverage, and crafting compelling story pitches for Microsoft’s research and innovation communications team. You’ll collaborate closely with team members to support news announcements and thought leadership campaigns tied to cutting‑edge AI, emerging technology, science and health, and societal impact/safety – while gaining hands‑on experience providing client counsel and project management.

• Identify and track news cycles, competitor moves, and topics that key media, influencers, and content creators are focused on.
• Identify communications and storytelling trends to educate/inform clients and agency colleagues on shifts and opportunities.
• Curate media and creator target lists. Internalize which outlets and channels are eager to include clients’ news and thought leadership in their coverage, fostering relationships and opportunities overtime.
• Contribute to the creation of PR materials including communications plans, story ideas and pitch materials, briefing documents for spokespeople, frequently asked question resources, and more.
• Monitor and produce coverage reports about the outcomes/impact of the communications and storytelling actions the agency executed with clients.
• Come ready to ask thoughtful questions, form a point of view, and manage multi‑step tasks and projects. Be proactive to move work forward.
• Practice a “learn it all” mindset where you are open to and implement constructive feedback and coaching.
• Model agency values. Share your experience through mentoring and team camaraderie.

• 2-3 years of experience in PR, communications, or journalism, preferably in an agency setting and/or within the high‑tech industry
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 Office suite (particularly Outlook, Copilot, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Strong analytical writing skills
• Experience with written and developed materials, including integrated communication plans, press releases, pitches, and social media content highly desirable

• Strong interest and curiosity in the development of technology, AI, and innovation, and the role they play in our lives
• Understand Microsoft’s role in the tech, business, and AI ecosystem
• Comfortable with integrated communication principles
• Understand the role of the media
• Interest in developing integrated communications skills incorporating digital and social media
• High level of initiative
• Desire to be an engaged, accessible member of a dynamic office and broader global agency community
• Client and business environment:
  Customer service orientation is a must
• Job pressure may exist from requirement of handling multiple tasks
• Experience working globally or with colleagues in multiple locations
• Fast‑paced team environment (frequent tight deadlines, multitasking)
• Strong presentation and consulting skills along with the ability to read, write and speak English
• May need to work more than 40 hours per week on occasion
• Ability to lift up to 25

The base annual salary range for this role, applicable across all U.S. locations, is outlined below. The actual salary may vary based on several factors such as business requirements, job responsibilities, skills, experience, and geographical location.

Salary Range

$60,000 - $68,000 USD

As part of our commitment to the success and well‑being of our team, regular employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the following benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous time off…