Communications Specialist (Contract) Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.

Summary We are seeking a skilled and creative Communications Specialist to join a design-led team focused on shaping an influential external social media presence. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day social media operations across platforms including LinkedIn and Instagram, developing platform-native content, and maintaining a consistent, compelling editorial voice. The ideal candidate brings strong storytelling instincts, sound editorial judgment, and hands-on experience translating complex design and technology narratives into engaging social content. This is a fully remote, full-time contract position with a robust chance of extension.

Job Responsibilities

Own and manage social media channels including LinkedIn and Instagram, including editorial calendar planning, content scheduling, publishing, and community monitoring

Write platform-native social copy and develop content concepts that translate design, technology, product, and leadership stories into engaging posts

Create or coordinate visual, motion, and short-form video assets that align with brand voice, accessibility standards, and platform best practices

Monitor social performance, audience sentiment, and platform trends, providing timely recommendations to improve content strategy and distribution

Support executive social content development, including drafting and coordinating posts for senior design and creative leaders

Collaborate with writers, designers, researchers,



product teams, communications partners, and senior leaders to identify and develop story opportunities

Manage approvals, stakeholder coordination, and multiple concurrent workstreams with reliability and sound judgment

Respond quickly to launches, leadership moments, cultural conversations, and platform shifts without sacrificing quality or accuracy

Deliver monthly analytics reports with clear insights and actionable recommendations to improve future content, formats, and audience strategy

Ensure all content meets accessibility requirements and reflects mature, discreet judgment in sensitive brand or reputational situations

Requirements

4-5 years of experience leading social media strategy and execution for a design-led brand, creative agency, editorial publication, cultural organization, or technology company

3+ years of hands-on platform-native content creation across multiple social channels and formats, with a portfolio demonstrating the full content lifecycle from brief to publication

3+ years of experience with social analytics and audience listening tools, including performance optimization and data-driven storytelling

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Design, or a related field preferred





Portfolio or examples of social media work required — candidates without a portfolio will not be considered

Portfolio should demonstrate strong taste, editorial judgment, and the ability to tell compelling stories across social platforms

Demonstrated experience shaping or supporting executive social voices, preferably for senior creative, design, or technology leaders

Proven ability to balance planned editorial programming with timely responses to launches, trends, and cultural moments

Strong editorial judgment with the ability to craft compelling, platform-native narratives from complex source material

Excellent written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to adapt tone and format across social platforms

Hands-on content creation skills spanning copywriting, visual briefing, and short-form video editing

Proficiency with social media publishing, analytics, and audience listening tools

Ability to interpret engagement data, sentiment trends, and audience quality metrics and translate findings into strategic recommendations

Experience managing editorial calendars, approval workflows, and multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced workplace

Familiarity with design and technology culture, including relevant publications, communities, creators, and conversations

Mature, discreet judgment when working on executive communications and sensitive brand or reputational content

Comfort using AI-assisted tools thoughtfully, with strong human oversight and editorial standards

Solid interpersonal and collaboration skills for working across multidisciplinary creative and communications teams

Additional Details

Location: Remote

Duration: 3 months

Pay Range*: $33.50 - $

📌 Communications Specialist (Brisbane)
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