GitHub, Inc.

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About GitHub: As the global home for all developers, GitHub is the complete AI-powered developer platform to build, scale, and deliver secure software. Over 150+ million developers, including more than 90% of the Fortune 100 companies, use GitHub to collaborate and experiment across 420+ million repositories. With all the collaborative features of GitHub, it has never been easier for individuals and teams to write faster, better code. Locations: In this role you can work from Remote, United States Overview: Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Within that mission, the CoreAI organization is building the AI platform and tools that enable every developer to shape the future with AI — from Azure AI Foundry, our full-stack app and agent factory, to GitHub, the home for the world’s developers and the center of gravity for AI-powered software development. We are seeking an Executive Communications Director to lead strategic storytelling and executive visibility across CoreAI and GitHub. This leader will help articulate how Microsoft and GitHub are advancing the next era of intelligent software — where AI agents, automation, and developer experience combine to help every builder move faster, ship smarter, and code securely. In this role, you will shape narratives that connect product vision, leadership priorities, and the developer ecosystem. You will serve as a trusted advisor and storyteller to senior executives, helping them communicate with clarity and purpose across audiences — from developers and open-source communities to enterprise decision-makers, partners, and press. This position sits at the intersection of AI platform communications and developer brand storytelling, supporting executives across Microsoft CoreAI and GitHub to amplify strategy, momentum, and innovation. Responsibilities: • Develop and lead executive communications strategy across CoreAI and GitHub to elevate leadership visibility, drive brand clarity, and reinforce our role as the home for AI-powered development. • Advise and support senior executives on external and internal communications, including speaking engagements, interviews, op-eds, internal town halls, and social media. • Craft compelling narratives and content (talking points, scripts, blogs, social posts, and briefing materials) that translate complex AI and developer concepts into accessible, impactful stories. • Lead cross-functional coordination across product, engineering, research, communications, marketing, and developer relations to ensure message alignment across audiences and channels. • Partner with global communications, PR, and brand marketing to execute integrated programs that connect executive visibility with major product launches, announcements, and events (e.g., GitHub Universe, Build, Ignite). • Leverage AI tools and insights to enhance storytelling, accelerate content creation, and measure the impact of communications programs. • Coach and mentor communications strategists supporting CoreAI and GitHub leaders, fostering excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. • Manage social and influencer strategy for CoreAI and GitHub executives, ensuring authentic engagement, thought leadership, and alignment with platform priorities. • Measure, evaluate, and evolve communications programs to strengthen reach, engagement, and resonance across global audiences. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: • 10+ years experience in internal communications, executive communications, public relations, or related field • OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field AND 8+ years experience in internal communications, executive communications, public relations, or related field • OR Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field AND 6+ years experience in internal communications, executive communications, public relations, or related field • OR Doctorate in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field AND 4+ years experience in internal communications, executive communications, public relations, or related field • OR equivalent experience. • 3+ years experience in an in-house communications role. Preferred Qualifications: • 12+ years experience in internal communications, executive communications, public relations, or related field • OR Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field AND 10+ years experience in internal communications, executive communications, public relations, or related field • OR Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field AND 8+ years experience in internal communications, executive communications, public relations, or related field • OR Doctorate in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field AND 6+ years experience in internal communications, executive communications, public relations, or related field • OR equivalent experience. • 4+ years internal communications experience. • 4+ years software development or technology industries experience. • 4+ years experience in an in-house communications role. • 5+ years experience supporting senior executives. • 3+ years issue management communications experience Compensation Range: The base salary range for this job is USD $189,100.00 - USD $302,000.00 /Yr. These pay ranges are intended to cover roles based across the United States. An individual's base pay depends on various factors including geographical location and review of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant. At GitHub certain roles are eligible for benefits and additional rewards, including annual bonus and stock. These rewards are allocated based on individual impact in role. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee's role. GitHub Leadership Principles: GitHub values • Customer-obsessed • Ship to learn • Growth mindset • Own the outcome • Better together • Diverse and inclusive Manager fundamentals • Model • Coach • Care Leadership principles • Create clarity • Generate energy • Deliver success Who We Are: GitHub is the world’s leading AI-powered developer platform with 150 million developers and counting. We’re also home to the biggest open-source community on earth (and 99% of the world’s software has open-source code in its DNA). Many of the apps and programs you use every day are built on GitHub. Our teams are dreamers, doers, and pioneers, leading the way in AI, driving humanitarian efforts around the globe, and even sending open source to Mars (and beyond!). At GitHub, our goal is to create the space you need to do your best work. We’re remote-first and offer competitive pay, generous learning and growth opportunities, and excellent benefits to support you, wherever you are—because we know that people flourish when they can work on their own terms. Join us, and let’s change the world, together. EEO Statement: GitHub is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. We embrace diversity and invite applications from people of all walks of life. We don't discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. Also, if you have a disability, please let us know if there's any way we can make the interview process better for you; we're happy to accommodate!