Senior Account Executive - Corporate Communications

Senior Account ExecutiveThe Senior Account Executive will support communications strategy and media engagement for Microsoft's business, helping protect and strengthen brand reputation by translating complex issues into clear, credible narratives for key audiences. This role involves managing day-to-day client needs, supporting PR campaigns, producing reports, and fostering strong media and influencer relationships. Ideal candidates are proactive communicators with strong analytical writing and relationship-management skills and a passion for helping organizations communicate clearly in moments that matter.Responsibilities:Support high-volume media cycles across corporate issues and company news announcements, helping coordinate responses and drive execution in fast-paced environments.Build and maintain relationships with reporters, industry influencers, and content creators, identifying opportunities to place stories and strengthen client visibility.Serve as a day-to-day contact for clients and internal stakeholders, providing informed recommendations, tracking action items, and helping ensure workstreams remain on schedule.Draft and develop a wide range of communications materials, including pitches, media materials like FAQs, executive briefing documents, reactive statements, and coverage reports.Support news planning operations and own production of daily, weekly and monthly deliverables, coordinating inputs across teams, tracking updates, and delivering accurate, client-ready reportsMonitor and analyze media coverage, industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging issues; translate findings into actionable insights and recommendations for clients and teams.Coordinate cross-functional efforts across multiple client, agency, and partner teams to gather information, align messaging, and support program execution.Support integrated earned, owned, social, and influencer campaigns that advance business objectives and support reputation goals, by coordinating deliverables and tracking performanceContribute ideas and recommendations during planning sessions and brainstorms, helping identify creative storytelling opportunities and new approaches to audience engagement.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications:3-5 years of experience in integrated communications/PR, preferably in an agency setting and/or within an applicable industry. Understanding of communications workflows.Minimum of 2 years of experience with corporate image, issues/crisis management, and/or strategic communications across multiple audience segments.Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Outlook, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel) and experience using AI tools like Copilot.Benefits:Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coveragePretax accounts including HSA (company match), Medical & Dependent Care FSAGenerous time off including PTO, Holidays, Annual Wellness Break, Summer Fridays and Personal DaysShort & Long-Term Disability, paid by companyParental Leave, up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parentCaregiver Leave, up to 2 weeks to help eligible family member with serious health conditionCommunity Engagement, up to 24 hoursBi-annual Wellness Credits, up to $300 per yearSupport with home office equipmentMonthly Technology Credit (to offset internet / phone costs)401(k) Traditional and Roth options with company matchLearning and Development Programs for our employeesEqual Opportunity:We. provides equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against an employee or applicant because of age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or other legally protected class status.Diversity and Inclusion:We. values a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. We promote an atmosphere in which diversity of people and ideas are welcomed and valued. Diversity includes differences in race, religion, gender identity or expression, age, lifestyle, ethnic background and sexual orientation as well as differences in experiences and ideas.North America non-remote employees are required to come into the office 3 days a week.