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Communications Specialist (contract)

Microsoft Redmond, WA

Communications Specialist (Contract)

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Marketing Content Developer with a strong background in technology, B2B marketing, project management, and writing engaging marketing copy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in stakeholder management and demonstrate exceptional attention to detail. This role involves developing and managing content for the Integrated Marketing Content Team’s business initiatives and enhancing Microsoft brand voice and impact through strategic content creation and distribution.

Job Responsibilities

  • Create compelling content related to deadline-driven customer-facing events and activities, ensuring alignment with the Customer Experience Team’s business initiatives.
  • Develop a variety of content types including infographics, e-books, videos, social media assets, blog posts, and customer stories.
  • Organize and maintain all content-related documents in a centralized SharePoint repository, ensuring accessibility, version control, and collaboration across teams.
  • Enhance the influence and effectiveness of the company's brand voice by amplifying key narratives and initiatives to expand its reach and impact.
  • Adhere to and enforce the company's brand voice, tone, and visual identity, ensuring all content meets editorial requirements and maintains high-quality standards.
  • Manage the execution of content marketing campaigns, stakeholder communication, adherence to timelines, and SLAs. Ensure all projects are deadline-driven.
  • Analyze marketing initiative results to provide insights for future campaigns. Communicate findings effectively to relevant stakeholders.
  • Implement SEO best practices to optimize online presence. Drive organic traffic to digital channels.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage existing content across various channels for engagement.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, deliverables.
  • Identify/manage project risks/issues for timely resolution. Use project management tools for monitoring progress.
  • Develop/maintain process documentation like flow diagrams/standard operating procedures/work instructions.
  • Ensure alignment/integration of processes across teams.
  • Partner with content agencies on budgets/schedules/communications.
  • Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders for successful project execution aligned with business objectives.
  • Work with multiple agencies for projects ensuring clear communication/collaboration/timely delivery.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing Communications/Business.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in campaign management or managing multiple B2B campaigns.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in project management.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in social media management.

Additional Details

  • Location: Remote
  • Duration: 12 Months
  • Pay Range: $36 - 41 per hour

AGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans). We will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Contract
  • Job function

    Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
  • Industries

    Software Development

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