Marc Osborn

About Marc Osborn

I am a corporate communications and PR professional with more than 25 years of experience…

Experience

1. Director of Communications

   Microsoft

   Aug 2019 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

   I create and deliver internal communications strategy for Microsoft\'s Global Partner Solutions business group, ensuring the thousands of Microsoft field employees globally who work with Microsoft partner companies receive high value, timely, and actionable information to help them do their jobs and drive business.This includes development of an annual GPS field communication plan, editorial standards, production of a portfolio of content including written news, live calls, Teams messaging, podcasts, and video content. I also manage vendor resources and budget. As GPS crisis communications lead, I also represent the business when a significant issue arises impacting the Microsoft partner business - understanding the situation, business impacts, engaging GPS stakeholders, recommending a communications approach, and then orchestrating the delivery of that approach.

Education

• University of Oregon

  BA

Skills

• Global Communications
• Events
• Messaging
• Social Media Marketing
• Storytelling
• Blogging
• Photography
• Message Development
• Content Management
• Analyst Relations
• Reputation Management
• Crisis Management
• Internal & External Communications
• Social Media
• Crisis Communications
• Writing
• Team Management
• Highly Personable
• SEO
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Product Launches
• Content Development
• Acquisition Communications
• Responsiveness
• Communication Training
• Press Releases
• Executive-Level Communication
• Content Strategy
• Strategic Communications
• Social Media Strategist
• Scripting
• Thought Leadership
• Editing
• Corporate Communications
• Marketing Communications