Principal Technical Keynote Lead, Technical Keynote Team

Job Overview

Are you passionate about crafting compelling technical narratives that showcase cloud innovation and technology? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced, self‑directed environment where your creativity and technical knowledge can make a real impact? Are you ready to tell complex technical stories that shape the future of one of the world’s leading cloud providers? At AWS, we constantly push the boundaries of cloud computing and need skilled technical storytellers to bring our innovations to life.

The Principal Keynote Lead role sits at the heart of this mission, working across teams to create keynotes that translate complex technical concepts into engaging narratives for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Write technical keynote scripts that effectively communicate AWS products and services across re:
  
  Invent and other major tech events.
• Develop compelling storylines that break down complex cloud computing concepts.
• Collaborate with executives and product teams to identify key technical themes and messaging.
• Produce high‑quality video content and presentations that meet Amazon’s high bar.
• Work with design teams on multimedia elements, including animations and interactive demos.
• Be available to work across time zones with a globally distributed team.

• Knowledge of existing and developing technologies as they relate to cloud computing.
• Experience creating and delivering written and oral communications for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Cloud Technology Certification.
• 7+ years of experience in technical content creation and storytelling.

• Experience in technical writing in a relevant field.
• Experience working with end‑user or developer communities.
• Experience with AWS products and services.
• Experience reading and understanding complex code.
• Advanced proficiency in video production and editing software.
• Project management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants:
Job duties for this position include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and following all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.

These include adherence to company policies, sound judgment, effective stress management, respectful teamwork, trustworthiness, professionalism, and safeguarding business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation ranges:

• San Francisco, CA: $188,900 – $330,500 annually
• Boston, MA: $164,200 – $287,400 annually
• Arlington, VA: $164,200 – $287,400 annually
• Seattle, WA: $164,200 – $287,400 annually

Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional supplemental life plans), Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..