European Policy Communications Director, Microsoft Public Affairs

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Update day: 16-11-2025

Location: Brussels Brussels Capital

Category: Marketing / PR

Industry: IT

Job type: Voltijds

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Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we’re dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Microsoft’s Public Affairs Communications Team is a group of professionals focused on telling stories that demonstrate the company’s commitment to building trust and contributing to solutions for some of the world’s big challenges. We work on issues at the intersection of technology, public policy, and societal impact. We manage external communications on topics that drive daily news cycles and public discussion about the impact of technology around the world and the responsibility of tech providers in the broader societal context. We’re a multi-disciplinary, high-performing team with communications, marketing, and government affairs professionals. The Public Affairs Communications Team is also part of the broader Microsoft Communications Group, so you’ll join a large, diverse community of professionals focused on innovative communications, and you’ll have ample opportunities for career growth

In this role, you will work together with and as an integral part of the European Government Affairs team to help plan and execute strategic communications efforts to advance Microsoft’s public policy agenda and engagement across the region. The communications function is central to positioning Microsoft as a strategic partner for Europe’s digital agenda.

As part of the team you will manage external communications on topics that drive daily news cycles and public discussion about the impact of technology around the world.

In this role, you will focus on the development of engaging communications campaigns that help advance Microsoft’s public policy goals in Europe. The specific areas of focus will include a range of public policy topics and issues including: Twin Transition (digital economy and societal impact including open data, technology and corporate responsibility, skills for jobs as well as sustainability) other topics related to cloud regulation and cybersecurity. You’ll be working closely with colleagues across the European Government Affairs team as well as other business partners across Europe and worldwide to support issues-based communications. You will both lead and support a range of proactive announcements and initiatives, manage reactive issues that can impact the company’s reputation, develop narratives, engage reporters and support the team on other communications matters.

The role can be based anywhere in Europe and will require frequent travel to Brussels.

Responsibilities

  • You’ll develop and execute communications strategies to advance Microsoft’s European policy work in Brussels and across the region.
  • You’ll contribute to significantly strengthening our strategic communications efforts in Europe, working closely with the European Government Affairs team and senior leadership, helping shape and localize our message to increase our voice and impact across the region.
  • You will take a key role in developing a steady cadence of external communications opportunities, including external-facing events, media relations and digital as appropriate..
  • You’ll help to manage existing relationships with Brussels-based media and develop new relationships as needed with key media in the communities where we are working.
  • As part of the broader Public Affairs team, you will help drive integrated execution of communications campaigns, in close collaboration with other teams in CELA.

Qualifications

Required/Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or related field AND Communications, Marketing Operations, Field Operations, Program Management, Project Management, or related experience
    • OR equivalent experience.
  • Advanced degree in communications or equivalent work experience
  • Significant communications experience in the technology industry, including media relations, preferably gained in Europe.
  • Rapid adopter and leader across cutting-edge communications practices.
  • Deep knowledge of the corporate communications landscape, experience working on EU policy issues is a plus.
  • Ability to manage complex issues in an incredibly fast-changing environment.
  • Understanding of evolving communications trends (i.e., social and digital media)

Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and across complex cross-group organizations.
  • Proven track record for new, innovative earned media approaches and smart risk taking.
  • Experience in driving proactive and impactful communications campaigns and media relations.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
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Deadline: 31-12-2025

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