PR Manager, AWS Communications

Are you passionate about the role of technology in reshaping business and fascinated by the issues that technology companies face as they bring new innovation to customers? Are you excited by the thought of joining a world class communications team at one of the fastest growing technology companies in history?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a high judgement PR professional with corporate communications and issues management experience. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of managing the corporate reputation of large and fast-moving global organizations. This PR manager will demonstrate strong ownership of the programs they’ve run, a consistent bias for action, and extensive direct media relations experience. 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 show a knack for being ahead of the next news cycle, have earned the trust of senior leaders, and have consistently demonstrated an ability to make calm and rational high-judgment decisions, while acting quickly.

This PR manager will partner with teams across AWS and provide strategic counsel to 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.

The right candidate enjoys diving deep into industry topics to understand how they are impacting customers and redefining the technology landscape, then explaining these topics to media and third parties so they can better educate and inspire customers. This person is motivated by a dynamic and highly creative environment with endless potential to break new ground and redefine best practices.
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 Arlington, VA (HQ2), or Seattle, WA (HQ1), and requires periodic travel.

Key job responsibilities

The AWS PR Manager will:

• Act as a PR business partner to AWS Business, Marketing, and Legal teams
• Maintain customer obsession through communications that inform and inspire key audiences
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key journalists and third parties
• Regularly interact with senior leadership
• Manage complex communications challenges with high-judgment and professionalism
• Define, develop, and oversee end-to-end execution of PR strategy and programs
• Work cross-functionally to plan and execute PR campaigns
• Support the development and execution of events and media engagements

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Arlington, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 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 issues
- 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

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.