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Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a creative, self-motivated, high-judgment, well-connected and experienced public relations professional to drive communications programs for its growing portfolio of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) services. 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 high-judgment while acting quickly.
The AWS AI and ML PR Manager partners with AWS service, business, and marketing teams to develop and execute messaging, thought-leadership 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 AWS’s reputation.
Key job responsibilities
Define, develop, and oversee end-to-end execution of PR strategy and programs to drive awareness for AWS’s AI offerings.
Regularly interact with senior leadership to influence strategy and negotiate decisions in relation to service issues, announcements, and messaging
Work cross-functionally to plan and execute PR campaigns
Serve as a global liaison for international PR teams, helping to support international plans, service launches, and cross-functional PR campaigns
Ensure factually accurate representation of an expanding portfolio of AWS services in technology press
Manage sensitive reputational issues with internal stakeholders and member of the media
Protect sensitive competitive, technical, business confidential information
Develop and strengthen relationships with key journalists, bloggers, and evaluators in technology trade and business press
Manage complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges with high judgment and professionalism.
Support 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
Business-to-business technology PR experience required
Preferred Qualifications
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 business-critical 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
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. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
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.