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Description

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and media relations, and excited by the opportunity to show customers how security innovation in the cloud can help their businesses grow faster? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced cybersecurity public relations (PR) professional to help us tell stories that showcase how customers are using our pioneering security products and services to help their organizations be safer and more productive. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of executing media relations strategies for security products within global organizations. This person is able to demonstrate a history of earning the trust of internal and external stakeholders, direct ownership of the programs they’ve run, and a proven track record for generating high-impact security press coverage.

Key job responsibilities

As an AWS Security PR Manager, you will partner closely with product teams and executives to create story opportunities with our customers. You will provide strategic counsel to senior business leaders on a daily basis and dive deep into the latest AWS security technologies to understand their potential for helping customers innovate faster, then execute creative programs that educate and inspire customers.

Since 2006, AWS has changed the way that companies acquire and use technology by providing a highly-scalable, cost-effective, secure, 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.

A day in the life

The AWS PR Manager will:

• Identify and develop creative security story ideas

• Draft compelling external messaging

• Dive deep into new technologies

• Develop and strengthen relationships with customers, journalists, and other external stakeholders

• 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

Basic Qualifications

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

- Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

- Current experience managing media relationships, and a network of media contacts

- Familiarity with security related technologies and topics

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 $114,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $188,500/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.