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Sr Communications and Content Strategy, AWS Sports Marketing_

Amazon, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22212


DescriptionWe are seeking an exceptional storyteller to build integrated marketing campaigns about Amazon Web Services’ cutting-edge technology, and the sports organizations, teams, and media companies who use that technology to transform how sports are played, viewed, experienced, and understood. This role combines the strategic thinking of a content strategist with the editorial oversight of an editor-in-chief, focusing on crafting compelling narratives around AWS technology in the sports industry.Key job responsibilitiesIn this role, you will be a primary architect for global integrated marketing campaigns that tell the story of how some of the world’s best sports organizations are using AWS innovative technologies to change the game—both internally and externally. You will work with engineers, data scientists, sports leagues, teams, and athletes to create multi-channel campaigns working across multiple teams and stakeholders to deliver high impact, best-in-class communications that result in a steady cadence of coverage, conversations, engagement, and awareness of cloud computing’s transformational impact.The ideal candidate will have background in technology storytelling. They will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive customer journey strategy for AWS sports webpages, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for visitors at every touchpoint. This role includes building and manage editorial calendars across sport partnerships and tech projects, aligning content with business objectives and audience needs.This role will be tasked with coordination between multiple departments, including marketing, social and digital to bring true, 360-degree campaigns to life. Ideal candidates will have previous experience with third-party event activations, partnerships, and dynamic content creation. It will lead complex initiatives from vision to launch with significant autonomy. Ideal candidates are able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with global brands and won’t be hindered by ambiguity. The communicator best positioned for this role understands the technology trends impacting sports and business and will be able to create a cohesive vision of how AWS is helping to drive these trends in sports. You will need to be a leader in terms of high-quality judgment and decision-making, able to represent the business’s best interests while being customer obsessed and largely working independently. This position has high visibility across the broader AWS Marketing org.A day in the life• Understanding of AWS services and solutions, with the ability to translate technical capabilities into compelling value propositions for sports organizations and stakeholders.• Project management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.• Excellent communication skills, including writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence internal and external stakeholders.• Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and a demonstrated ability to develop unique marketing strategies that drive results.• Experience working with sports industry stakeholders, such as leagues, teams, federations, and athletes, and knowing how to activate a sponsorship, is a plus.• Flexibility to travel and work non-traditional hours as needed to support events and activations• Develop ideas independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment• Can work autonomously to identify, investigate, and solve problems and blockers as they arise• Comfortable with ambiguity and an ability to drive measurable outcomes• Ability to work autonomously with minimal direction• Exceptional writer and storyteller, understanding what needs to be communicated and to which audienceAbout the teamSales, Marketing and Global Services (SMGS)AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services.ABOUT AWS:Diverse ExperiencesAmazon 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 AWSAmazon 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.Work/Life BalanceWe 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.Inclusive Team CultureHere 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 and Career GrowthWe’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.Basic Qualifications- 8+ years of marketing experience- Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional marketing programs- Experience developing and executing campaigns across a multitude of timezones and languagesPreferred Qualifications- Experience driving direction and alignment with large cross-functional teams and agency partners- Experience designing and executing joint marketing plans with strategic alliance partners with global footprintAmazon 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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit mazon.jobs/en/disability/us.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $106,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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 boutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.