PR Manager, Media & Entertainment, Games, and Advertising Industries, AWS Commun

Description

AWS Communications is looking for an experienced, versatile PR professional to join its Customer & Partner Technologies Comms team. We are seeking an exceptional candidate who will drive high-impact, integrated media relations campaigns that showcase how customers and Amazon are innovating with AWS to create new value for their customers, employees, and overall operations.

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

A core focus of this job will be publicizing the stories of how our Media & Entertainment (M&E), Games and Advertising customers rely on AWS to power their businesses with AI, analytics, and other cloud services. AWS supports many of the world’s leading M&E and Games companies, such as Netflix, Disney, Comcast, Warner Bros. Discovery, FOX, Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, Epic Games, Roblox, Riot Games, and Electronic Arts. The role also will focus on supporting customer in the advertising technology and marketing technology industry, such as Omnicom and WPP, as well as customers in the regulated gaming industry, such as FanDuel and Dream11.

Key job responsibilities

• Creating and executing proactive, creative, and integrated PR campaigns that align with a pioneering technology business

• Developing media strategies that align resources and create a cadence of press opportunities that elevate the AWS story

• Managing complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges with high judgment and professionalism

• Managing relationships with reporters and influencers across top-tier business and technology press, trade publications, and non-traditional outlets (podcasts, YouTube, newsletters)

• Developing stories with customers and partners about their journey to the cloud and use of AWS services, including AI/ML, data analytics, and industry-specific solutions

• Advising on industry-related trends, events, and challenges, as well as guide any reactive communications efforts

• Cultivating and maximizing relationships with customers, including business leaders, technologists, and PR teams

• Crafting compelling story ideas, content, and messaging

• Leading media programs for AWS-owned and industry/customer/partner events

A day in the life

You will use your understanding of the intersection of technology and M&E/Games/Advertising to execute high-impact and creative PR plans. You will work across multiple teams, sometimes with competing stakeholders, to produce a steady cadence of coverage, influence conversations, press engagement, and awareness of cloud computing’s transformational impact across industries. In this role, you will have an opportunity to support creative programs that are worthy of a company that continues to pioneer the cloud.

About the team

AWS Communications is a global team supporting the brand, services, and people of the world's leading cloud.

Basic Qualifications

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

• Bachelor's degree

• Experience working with senior executives

Preferred Qualifications

• Outstanding attention to detail, understanding of technology, and ability to communicate complex topics effectively

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment and willingness to roll up sleeves to get the job done

• An entrepreneurial spirit, including ability to work independently and autonomously

• Creativity and bias for action

• Excellent written and oral communications skills

• Strategic thinking, analytical and organizational skills, and excellence in tactical execution

• Good judgement, a knack for diplomacy, experience with communications project management

• Confidence to engage and build consensus with multiple stakeholder and functional leaders at various levels

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.

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.