• AWS Senior PR Manager, Security

    Amazon (New York, NY)


    Description

    Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experience cybersecurity public relations (PR) leader to help our customers and stakeholders understand how our unique security culture, capabilities, and innovation are making the world safer and more productive.

     

    The ideal candidate for this Senior PR Manager position has a proven track record of creating and executing media relations strategies within large, fast-moving global organizations. You will be able to demonstrate strong direct ownership of the programs you’ve run, the ability to earn the trust of internal and external stakeholders, and a history of generating high-impact security stories.

     

    This Senior AWS PR Manager will partner with security teams and executives across Amazon to identify story opportunities and provide strategic counsel to business leaders. A strong candidate enjoys diving deep into a wide range of security related technologies and topics to understand their impact on customers, then executing programs that explain these topics to media and third parties to better educate and inspire customers.

     

    Since 2006, AWS has changed the way that companies acquire and use technology by providing a highly-scalable, cost-effective, and flexible technology platform in the cloud. AWS is growing rapidly in the U.S. and around the world with customers ranging from startups to Fortune 500 corporations.

     

    This role is ideally based in Seattle (HQ1) or Virginia (HQ2) and requires periodic travel.

    Key job responsibilities

    • Identify and develop creative story ideas

    • Develop and strengthen relationships with key journalists and third-parties

    • Create media strategies for high-profile events and announcements

    • Explore new channels for reaching customers with our story

    • 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

    Basic Qualifications

    - 10+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience

     

    - Bachelor's degree

    Preferred Qualifications

    - Effective written communication skills

     

    Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

     

    Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

     

    Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $135,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $224,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.