Mike Standish

About Mike Standish

I turn complex technology into stories people actually care about — keynotes, product…

Experience

1. Creative Director, Content Strategist, Communications

   Microsoft

   Sep 2022 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   I’ve worked with the Microsoft Events team and Windows + Devices group to shape high-impact narratives, translating AI, devices, and digital transformation into clear, compelling stories that resonate across the tech ecosystem.My experience spans executive keynotes, product launches, customer stories, and event content — always with a focus on clarity, consistency, and connection.Key contributions:• Scripted keynote narratives and launch materials for Surface and Copilot+ PCs, spotlighting AI at the center of the Windows experience• Led messaging and content strategy for Microsoft events including Ignite and Build, aligning cross-functional teams around cohesive, customer-focused storytelling• Developed customer case studies (written and video) that bring technical capabilities to life through real-world outcomes• Led comms strategy and authored a cybersecurity report for ~50 executives, including the CISO and CVP• Created the Surface Launch event theme and pitch deck that anchored global brand messaging and strategyWhether it\'s shaping a keynote, building a brand narrative, or scaling content across channels, I help teams communicate with precision and purpose — keeping the audience at the center and the message aligned to strategic goals.

Education

• Western Washington University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Creative Writing and Literature

Skills

• Branded Entertainment
• Copywriting
• Video
• Interactive Marketing
• Online Advertising
• Editing
• Digital Media
• Art Direction
• Advertising
• Digital Marketing
• User Experience
• Content Strategy
• Integrated Marketing
• New Media
• Digital Strategy
• Content Development
• Social Media
• Creative Direction
• Creative Strategy
• Film
• Video Production
• Interactive Advertising
• Web Video