Words Work at Microsoft Podcast, a podcast about about how Microsoft culture has evolved, starting with the way we talk Jennifer Bost & Amy King

Ever wondered who writes what Cortana says? Today, on the pod, we talk to Jonathan Foster, Principal Content Experiences Manager, about just that.

Jonathan's career spans film, television, fine-wines, and now nine years of crafting words for Microsoft. He's even made time to self-publish a novel. All of which led him to master the helm of Microsoft Cortana's editorial team.

Jonathan brings a background of storytelling and marketing to the Windows Content Experience team, and today we're going to find out what it takes to create—and nourish—an AI personality within a tech giant.

On the Words Work At Microsoft podcast, we chat about how Microsoft culture has evolved, starting with the way we talk. In each episode we interview someone within the Microsoft writing community, giving you an inside look at how we approach our work. And, hopefully, offering up a healthy dose of trips and tricks along the way.

Special thanks to Sokolovsky Music for our funky background music: https://soundcloud.com/sokolovskymusic/funk-free-music

David Betz, Senior Writer on the Windows Content Experiences team, talks to us about his editorial work for Microsoft Design's Medium publications.

Prior to Microsoft, David served as VP of Storytelling with UP Global, where they focused on building startup communities. Before that he spent 12 years on the agency side as Global Creative Director for the award-winning Lexus magazine program, and Creative Director at Story Worldwide. He also taught graphic design at Kent State University, California College of the Arts, and served as co-president of the AIGA Seattle Chapter.

On the Words Work At Microsoft Podcast, we chat about how Microsoft culture has evolved starting with the way we talk. In each episode we interview someone within the Microsoft writing community, giving you an inside look at how we approach our work. And, hopefully, offering up a healthy dose of trips and tricks along the way.

Special thanks to Sokolovsky Music for our funky background music: https://soundcloud.com/sokolovskymusic/funk-free-music

In this episode, we talk to Laura Reilly, Senior Writer on the Microsoft Office Brand Experiences Team, about putting people back at the heart of productivity.

Laura's career started in journalism, chasing that illusive scoop before the printing press could churn out the morning edition. But then destiny jumped in in the form of a Little Caesar's commercial that yanked her career train onto a different track in 30 breathless seconds.

Then, those 30 seconds transformed into a 15-year agency and in-house advertising career, for brands spanning Geek Squad and AMEX to Windows and Office.

On the Words Work At Microsoft Podcast, we’ll be chatting about how Microsoft culture has evolved, starting with the way we talk. In each episode we’ll interview someone within the Microsoft writing community, giving you an inside look at how we approach our work. And, hopefully, offering up a heavy dose of trips and tricks along the way.

Special thanks to Sokolovsky Music for our funky background music: https://soundcloud.com/sokolovskymusic/funk-free-music

In this episode, Jenn and Amy interview each other so you can get to know your podcast hosts better. Tune in to discover how long they've been writers, how their careers started, and what they're working on these days.

On the Words Work At Microsoft Podcast, we’ll be chatting about how Microsoft culture has evolved, starting with the way we talk. In each episode we’ll interview someone within the Microsoft writing community, giving you (dear listener) an inside look at how we approach our work. And, hopefully, offering up a heavy dose of trips and tricks along the way.

Special thanks to Sokolovsky Music for our funky background music: https://soundcloud.com/sokolovskymusic/funk-free-music