# Emily Brittain

> Emily Brittain is a Senior Communications Manager at Microsoft, working within the Office of the Americas Markets & Industries President. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, she crafts the stories that shape how Microsoft's largest regional business - spanning Canada, the United States, and Latin America - communicates its vision internally and externally. A Northwestern University-trained journalist with over 11 years at Microsoft, she brought a multimedia storyteller's instincts to one of the world's most consequential technology companies, producing town halls, executive narratives, and brand messaging at scale.

- **Role:** Senior Communications Manager, Office of the Americas Markets & Industries President at Microsoft
- **Organizations:** Microsoft, Breakthru Beverage Group, Segal Design Institute at Northwestern University
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Master's Degree in Journalism, Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism, Design coursework / affiliation, Northwestern University, Segal Design Institute
- **Known for:** 11+ years at Microsoft, advancing to Senior Communications Manager for the Americas region, Oversaw communications for Microsoft's Americas enterprise business spanning Canada, United States, and Latin America, Produced executive town halls and broadcasts from Microsoft Technology Centers

## Career timeline

- **Early career** — Pursued food journalism and multimedia storytelling; launched Wein&Dine column and personal portfolio site eeweinstein.com
- **Pre-Microsoft** — Worked at Breakthru Beverage Group in marketing/communications roles
- **Pre-Microsoft** — Affiliation with Segal Design Institute at Northwestern University
- **2013 (approx)** — Joined Microsoft, beginning 11+ year tenure
- **2013-2022 (approx)** — Worked in Seattle/Issaquah area Microsoft offices, producing team town halls and broadcasting from Microsoft Technology Centers
- **2016** — Married Drew Brittain (November 2016); took Brittain surname professionally
- **2023** — Promoted to Senior Communications Manager, Office of the Americas Markets & Industries President; relocated from Seattle area to Nashville, Tennessee

## Achievements

- 11+ years at Microsoft, advancing to Senior Communications Manager for the Americas region
- Oversaw communications for Microsoft's Americas enterprise business spanning Canada, United States, and Latin America
- Produced executive town halls and broadcasts from Microsoft Technology Centers
- Built a multimedia journalism portfolio at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism
- Transitioned from consumer journalism (food writing, blogging) to large-scale enterprise communications

## Latest updates

- **2023-01** — Promoted to Senior Communications Manager, Office of the Americas Markets & Industries President at Microsoft; relocated to Nashville, Tennessee

## Links

- Website: https://www.eeweinstein.com/
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-brittain-20693036
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/amillieemily
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/em1lybrittain/

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Last updated: 2026-07-13