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We are looking for an Employee Communications & Engagement Student Worker who will support the development and delivery of communication programs and experiences that keep our employees informed, engaged and proud to be at Microsoft.

You will assist in handling organizational communication matters and work alongside communication team members who are responsible for employee, corporate and commercial communications at local, regional, and global level.

The role requires a passion for language and communication, willingness to learn, as well as creativity to shape our employee experience in a hybrid world in line with Microsoft’s mission, strategy, values, and culture.

We at Microsoft are committed to creating an inclusive work environment and we welcome applications from people with disabilities.

• We welcome applications from people with disabilities and actively work towards their integration into our team.

• Our organization highly values inclusion, and this commitment is reinforced through a works agreement that supports accessibility.

• We offer a supportive work environment for people with disabilities.

• We work closely with the representative body for severely disabled employees and the integration office to create optimal working conditions.

• Our offices are accessible and well-connected by public transport.

• We make adjustments to the workplace to ensure our employees receive the support they need. This supports our working time and work location agreement. Accessibility | Microsoft Careers (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html)

Responsibilities

Start date: March/April 2025

Duration: 20 hours per week

Type of Employment: Student Worker

• Support the development and delivery of impactful employee communications campaigns and initiatives focused on Microsoft’s key strategic and cultural priorities, such as Business Strategy, Diversity & Inclusion, Hybrid Work, New Leadership

• Drafting and editing copy for regular communication formats such as internal newsletters, announcementsand posts

• Help organize internal events such as hybrid townhalls

• Manage and evolve employee engagement channels and communities

• Monitor analytics to assess the effectiveness of communication initiatives

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications or a related discipline (e.g. Journalism, PR, Language Studies)

• Legally authorized to work in Germany (Legally authorized = Has citizenship or has been granted a valid visa or work permit)

• Fluency in verbal and written English

• Fluency in verbal and written German

Preferred Qualifications:

• High interest in employee engagement and communication

• Self-organizational skills and attention to detail

• Experience in communications, e.g. through a previous internship or student worker job, is beneficial

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .