Journalism Director
 Microsoft | |
 United States, D.C., Washington | |
 Oct 01, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft's Tech for Society team is hiring aJournalism Director to support work with media organizations, journalism support organizations and product and sales teams. Tech for Society is part of Microsoft's Trusted Technology Group and works to build and sustain trust with the organizations, institutions and individuals that are foundational to a healthy society. The team works to ensure critical organizations are secure and are building confidence in emerging technology, particularly AI. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positivelyimpactour culture every day.
ResponsibilitiesThe Journalism Directorwill work closely with stakeholders across the team, company, and externally to help build journalists' confidence and skills in AI, design partnerships that help local media thrive in a changing technological ecosystem and promote best practices in cybersecurity. Journalism Community Liaison Liaise with the journalism community, including local newsrooms, non-profits, academics, and news organizations in order to advance Microsoft's journalism priorities globallyEstablish new connections within the journalism community (non-profits, academics, and newsrooms) that help to push Microsoft's work deeper into the communityRepresent Microsoft at public gatherings and events focused on the future of journalism and the news businessOperations Support partner and vendor relationships, especially within the journalism portfolio, to ensure that Microsoft project requirements are metConduct outreach to potential and existing partners and onboarding new partnersProject Management and Strategy Design strategic plans with appropriate stakeholders to ensure that the program is delivering impact for Microsoft and news organizations Engage with program/process owners,stakeholdersand business partners as necessary to communicate project objectives, strategy, tactics, and ongoing progressSupport day-to-day tracking or project milestones, timelines and outcomesScale and expand existing programsCommunications Develop anddeliverwritten products and presentation materials that are used to communicateteampositions, strategy, and thought leadershipRespond to internal and external stakeholder needs in a timely mannerPublicly represent Microsoft and the journalism program's priorities at relevant conferences and gatherings. OtherEmbody our Culture and Values | |