About the position
Are you passionate about helping people understand how the cloud and AI are reshaping the technology landscape? Are you a PR professional who is excited by the thought of joining the communications team at one of the fastest growing technology companies in history? The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Corporate Communications team is looking for a strategic, creative, and analytical PR professional with a history of diving deep into fast moving industries and the companies that define them to uncover compelling storylines. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of pioneering creative and high impact communications programs for dynamic global organizations. This AWS PR Manager will bring extensive media relations experience, strong press relationships, and expert communication skills to the AWS Corporate Communications Team. This person is an experienced storyteller capable of translating complex technical concepts into terms that people across the world can understand. A strong candidate will demonstrate exceptional ownership of the programs they've run, a knack for being ahead of the next news cycle, and the ability to quickly earn the trust of a wide range of stakeholders. This PR Manager will partner across the AWS business and provide strategic counsel to our stakeholders and business leaders in high-profile situations. This person will frequently operate at the center of a cross-functional team and must be comfortable working across a range of countries, cultures, and business units. In this role, the candidate will also have an opportunity to develop innovative communications and influencer relations strategies. The ideal candidate enjoys diving deep into industry issues to understand how they are redefining the technology landscape, and then explaining these topics to media so they can write accurate articles to educate and inspire customers. They are motivated by a dynamic and highly creative environment with endless potential to break new ground and redefine best practices.
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop creative story ideas
- Coordinate programs across internal and external partners
- Draft compelling external messaging and content
- Dive deep into new technologies and announcements
- Develop and strengthen relationships with key journalists and industry influencers
- Create media strategies for high-profile events
- Regularly interact with senior leaders
- Manage complex topics with high-judgment and professionalism
- Work cross-functionally to plan and execute global PR campaigns
- Support the development and execution of media engagement programs
Requirements
- 7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Business-to-business experience
Nice-to-haves
- Current experience managing media relationships, and a network of media contacts
- Strong commitment to professional growth, work-life harmony, and personal interests
- An entrepreneurial spirit, including ability to work independently and autonomously
- Strong interpersonal skills
- A track record of successfully representing high-profile companies or clients
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and organizational skills
- Outstanding attention to detail and ability to communicate complex topics effectively
- Passionate about excellence in writing and verbal communications
- Thrives in a collaborative environment and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Financial benefits
- Equity options
- Sign-on payments
- Full range of employee benefits
