Marketing Manager

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Job Title: Senior Program Manager Tech 3

Location: Remote

Schedule: M-F, 40 HR

Duration/Start Date: 4/12025 - 6/30/2025

Salary Range: $43 - $48/hourly

Candidates with previous experience working at Microsoft Corporation, either as a full-time employee (FTE) or contractor, are strongly preferred.

Job Description:

The Microsoft for Startups team is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Content Marketing Manager to join our Microsoft for Startups team. This role will be responsible for driving the strategy for our organic content channels, including social media, blogs, and our website. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Content Marketing, PR, and Media Relations, with a proven track record of amplifying brand narratives through various channels.

About Microsoft for Startups: Microsoft for Startups is a program designed to support venture-backed founders accelerate their startup journey. The program provides startup founders with a wealth of resources: access to free Azure credits, pre-built templates to help startups build AI applications quickly and efficiently, and go-to-market support to uncover leads as startups grow towards product-market fit.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a comprehensive content strategy for Microsoft for Startups, focusing on organic content channels such as social media, blogs, and the website.

Own the external narrative for Microsoft for Startups, working closely with internal Corporate Communications and Business Development teams to amplify our message through press releases and media outreach.

Drive the strategy for our channel marketing efforts, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and objectives.

Manage and oversee the creation of high-quality content that resonates with our target audience of venture-backed startup founders.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all content channels.

Monitor and analyze content performance metrics, making data-driven decisions to optimize and improve our content strategy.

Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in content marketing, PR, and media relations.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

8-10 years of experience in content marketing, PR, and media relations, preferably within the tech industry.

Proven track record of developing and executing successful content strategies that drive brand awareness and engagement.

Strong understanding of social media platforms, SEO, and content performance metrics.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and messaging.

Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preference for candidates with familiarity with the startup ecosystem.

Strong stakeholder and program management skills.

Candidate Requirements

Years of Experience Required: 8-10 overall years of experience in the field.

Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor's degree in marketing or equivalent training preferred

Disqualifiers: N/A

Best vs. Average: The ideal resume would contain:

- Previous MSFT experience within the Marketing org

- Experience in digital marketing, paid media, managing digital presence

- Experience with sponsorships

- Experience with B2B startups or B2B2C startups

- High analytical capabilities

Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on quality of work.

Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience

1. Minimum 8-10 years experience with Previous MSFT Experience - in the Marketing Org is a plus

2. Minimum 8-10 years experience with growth and digital marketing

3. Minimum 8-10 years experience with analytical experience

NOTE: We seek applicants with prior experience as contractors or full-time employees (FTE) at Microsoft Corporation. Additionally, we welcome applications for entry-level or junior consultant roles, as well as from individuals with a strong industry background aligned with the listed requirements.

This opportunity is open to individuals authorized to work in the United States. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship and C2C opportunities are not available at this time.