Description
Are you passionate about crafting compelling narratives that showcase cloud innovation and technology? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, self-directed environment where your creativity and technical knowledge can make a real impact? Are you ready to tell complex stories that shape the future of one of the world's leading cloud providers?
At AWS, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of cloud computing, and we need skilled storytellers to bring our innovations to life. for the AWS Specialists and Partners (ASP) organization. The Principal Exec Comms and Keynote Manager role is at the heart of this mission, working across teams to create content that translates complex technical concepts into engaging narratives for both technical and non-technical audiences. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications and engagement plans to enhance and promote overall organization's vision and strategic goals to our internal and external audiences globally.
In this role you will design messaging strategies that consider both proactive and reactive tactics based on active listening and customer and employee data and insights. You will build a multi-year communication strategy for the ASP leadership, identify high-value engagements for senior leadership that provide the optimal platform to reach our audiences and develop compelling, data-rich content to inform and inspire them, and work with lighthouse partners and customers to build case studies that tell our story at high impact, public events. You will maintain a balance of proactive guidance and strategy with flawless delivery to become a trusted partner to the leader of the Specialist and Partner Organization.
This role requires 40% -50% global travel. You would be expected to travel with Senior Leadership up to 2 weeks per month.
Key job responsibilities
Create and manage multimedia content across various platforms, including keynote presentations and major tech events
Write and edit scripts that effectively communicate AWS products and services
Develop compelling storylines that break down complex cloud computing concepts
Collaborate with executives and product teams to identify key technical themes and messaging
Produce high-quality video content and presentations that meet Amazon's high bar
Work with design teams on multimedia elements, including animations and interactive demos
Available to work across time zones with a globally distributed team
This role is responsible for developing and implementing our most visible strategic messaging programs, that resonate with technical audiences and line of business owners, promote engagement, and address customer needs with value-driven communications about AWS products and partner solutions.
Create business and technical narratives to acquire and grow customers and partners at the highest level.
Build the public brand of the AWS Specialist and Partner leader
Build a multi-year strategy that highlights our ability to deliver deep expertise to customers through specialist and partners.
You coordinate end-to-end manage of external engagements including industry, customer, and thought leadership events.
Work directly with the Specialist and Partner leader and serve as a leader for the ASP's Strategic Communications team on messaging and public brand.
Engage with senior executives and industry thought leaders, driving adoption of Amazon's technology solutions and services
Prepare executives for internal and external speaking engagements to include the creation of content for global meetings focused on achieving business outcomes; internal communications via email or other channels; video script writing; and social media strategy, content creation and execution.
Work closely with the AWS PR, Marketing and Subject Matter Expert teams to align on communication strategies and messaging.
Serve as writer to senior executives for global audiences, including driving the creation and delivery of compelling, executive-level message and presentation materials (slides, scripts, messaging documents, and customer stories, thought leadership)
Manage speaking engagement calendar with other team members to ensure alignment of key messages both internally and externally
Measure and share results of speaking engagements to evaluate impact
Conduct research and monitor industry trends and developments to identify opportunities for enhancing executive communications.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
Basic Qualifications
12+ years in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
5+ years supporting senior executives
Experience working within the business-to-business technology sector
Experience developing technical content for diverse, large-scale audiences
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to articulate a clear point of view on complicated issues in crisp, concise communications Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
Demonstrated experience building trust and influencing cross-functional teams and senior leaders
Experience designing and executing joint marketing plans with strategic alliance partners with global footprint
Experience driving cultural change and influencing organizations through communications, from audience and stakeholder analysis through implementation and success metrics tracking
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 $147,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $330,500/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.