PR Manager Foundational Services AWS Technology Services PR

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a creative selfmotivated highjudgment wellconnected and experienced public relations professional to drive communications programs for Foundational Services (e.g. compute storage networking) highlighting the vital role they play in enabling the next generation of generative AI applications. The right candidate possesses extensive media relations experience excellent writing skills and expertise translating complex technology concepts into broadly digestible stories along with a track record of exercising highjudgment while acting quickly.

The PR Manager Foundational Services partners with AWS service business and marketing teams to develop and execute messaging thoughtleadership strategies and campaigns and innovative communications tactics. 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 sensitive issues and communicating with the media on issues that can impact AWSs reputation.

Key job responsibilities
Define develop and oversee endtoend of PR strategy and programs to drive awareness for AWSs foundational services
Regularly interact with senior leadership to influence strategy and negotiate decisions in relation to service announcements and messaging
Work crossfunctionally with product marketing and product management teams to plan and execute PR campaigns
Serve as a global liaison for international PR teams helping to support international plans service launches and crossfunctional PR campaigns
Ensure factually accurate representation AWS services in technology and business press
Manage sensitive reputational issues with internal stakeholders and member of the media
Protect sensitive competitive technical and business confidential information
Develop and strengthen relationships with key influencerstraditional and emerging in technology trade and business press
Manage complex fastmoving and unexpected communications challenges with high judgment and professionalism
Support development and of events and media engagements

A day in the life
You spent equal time during the day coming up with compelling story angles that align without broader priorities work across subject matter experts on the Product Marketing and Product Management teams to mine for supporting data and anecdotes prepare spokespeople only to be interrupted with a reactive request you need to prioritize due to a pressing deadline.

7 years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
Bachelors degree

Familiarity with AI and ML including generative AI
Current experience managing media relationships and a network of media contacts
Experience supporting large press events
Experience creating and executing robust thought leadership campaigns
Experience with businesscritical communications
Excellent media relations skills
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Outstanding attention to detail
Deep understanding of technology and ability to communicate complex topics effectively
Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment and is willing to roll up their sleeve to get the job done
Ability to dive deep and bias for action

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $188500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.