Sr. Microsoft Azure Social Lead

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead social strategy, editorial planning, and content development for Microsoft Azure and Fabric owned social channels.
• Translate business goals and messaging priorities into audience-first, channel-specific content strategies that drive measurable impact.
• Brief and guide creative teams and agency partners in developing high-quality, social-native content — from evergreen editorial to tentpole campaigns.
• Manage editorial calendars across platforms, aligning to product launches, events, cultural moments, and marketing priorities.
• Serve as the social voice of Microsoft Azure in cross-functional forums, v-teams, and business reviews.
• Stay attuned to cultural trends, competitor activity, and social innovation — and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Manage social agencies and vendors supporting Azure channels, including performance tracking, feedback loops, and operational alignment.
• Collaborate across brand, integrated marketing, analytics, engineering, and product teams to ensure Azure content is accurate, strategic, and high-impact.
• Drive internal alignment through storytelling, stakeholder education, and regular insight sharing across marketing and business stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 3+ years integrated marketing (e.g., digital, relationship, social media, campaign), event management, marketing strategy, business planning, marketing operations, or related work experience OR equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in Social Media management.
• Previous agency experience or Fortune 500 companies.
• Possess a portfolio showcasing previous innovative and results-driven social campaign strategies and creative executions.
• Familiarity with social media tooling and platform capabilities (Sprinklr, PowerBI dashboards, Meta Ads manager, TikTok, X LinkedIn ads, and more).

Nice to Have

• Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field AND 2+ years integrated marketing, or Bachelor's Degree AND 5+ years integrated marketing, or equivalent experience.
• Experience building trusted relationships with senior leaders through transparent and targeted communication.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, vendors, and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail, coupled with strong strategic and creative thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity and lead initiatives from concept to execution.
• Experience working with technical audiences or developers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Economics, Public Relations, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in social media management

Benefits & Perks

• Industry leading healthcare
• Educational resources
• Discounts on products and services
• Savings and investments
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Generous time away
• Giving programs
• Opportunities to network and connect