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Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a creative, self-motivated, high-judgment, well-connected, and experienced public relations professional to drive communications programs for AWS Solutions and foundational services (including our storage and compute portfolios).

The right candidate possesses extensive media relations experience, excellent writing skills, a deep understanding of cloud and artificial intelligence technology, along with a track record of exercising high judgment while acting quickly. The Communications Manager for AWS Solutions and foundational services partners with service, business, and marketing teams within AWS and Amazon to develop compelling stories, thought-leadership strategies and campaigns, and innovative communications programs for Amazon Connect and other industry-leading solutions and applications as well as foundational data and analytics services that have made AWS the world's most comprehensive and widely-adopted cloud.

The ideal candidate enjoys diving deep into technology and is motivated by a dynamic, highly creative culture where the challenge of breaking new ground and redefining best practices is welcome. The candidate must be comfortable working autonomously or in teams in high-profile, fast-paced environments and have a passion for spotlighting the rapid pace of innovation across AWS's emerging solutions/applications and the foundational services that are core to how customers innovate on AWS.

Key job responsibilities

Define and execute communications strategy and programs to drive awareness for AWS Solutions and foundational services

Interact with senior leadership to influence strategy and negotiate decisions for application and solution announcements and messaging

Work cross-functionally with Amazon and AWS teams to plan and execute communications campaigns

Serve as a global liaison for international communications teams, supporting plans, launches, and campaigns

Ensure accurate representation of AWS services in technology and business press

Manage sensitive reputational issues with stakeholders and media

Develop relationships with key influencers in technology trade and business press

Handle complex, fast-moving communications challenges with high judgment

Execute events and media engagements

Basic Qualifications

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

- Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

- - Deep understanding of cloud technology and enterprise applications

- - Familiarity with and user of AI/ML and generative AI applications

- - Strong media relationships and network of contacts

- - Experience with large press events and thought leadership campaigns

- - Experience with business-critical communications

- - Superior written and oral communication skills with attention to detail

- - Collaborative team player with bias for action and the ability to dive deep

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

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.