AWS Partner PR Manager, AWS Communications

Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a creative, high-judgment public relations professional with exceptional storytelling instincts and deep media relationships to drive communications programs for the AWS Partner Network.

The right candidate is a strong writer who can translate complex cloud and AI technology into compelling narratives that resonate with business and technology audiences, and who thrives on building relationships - with reporters, partners, and internal stakeholders alike.

This role is focused on cultivating media relationships, shaping news strategy, and developing joint thought leadership with partners and about AWS Marketplace. You will partner closely with our partners, comprising high-growth startups to established enterprise software companies and consultancies, to tell stories of innovation and customer impact. You will also drive strategic communications for AWS Marketplace, raising awareness of how AWS Marketplaces helps partners grow and scale their business, and customers easily discover, procure, and manage the IT and AI solutions that power their business.

The ideal candidate has a journalist's instinct for what makes a story matter, the ability to distill highly technical product and business narratives into clear, engaging media pitches and press materials, and the relationship-building skills to earn trusted-advisor status with both reporters and partner executives. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, moving quickly, and managing a high volume of proactive media opportunities.

Key job responsibilities

-Develop and drive proactive media strategy for the AWS partner portfolio and AWS Marketplace - identifying stories, building narratives, and securing meaningful coverage in technology trade, business, and AI/cloud media

-Cultivate and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key technology and business reporters, editors, podcasters, and influencers who cover cloud, AI, enterprise software, and the partner/platform network

-Serve as a skilled storyteller and writer - authoring press releases, media pitches, bylines, talking points, Q&A documents, and thought leadership content that translates technical depth into clear, compelling narratives

-Partner directly with partner marketing and executive communications teams to develop news moments, launch strategies, and thought leadership programs that elevate both the partner and AWS

-Shape and execute Marketplace-specific communications programs - driving awareness of AWS Marketplace capabilities, customer and partner success stories, and strategic differentiators

-Support executive thought leadership, preparing spokespeople for media interviews, developing briefing materials, and identifying opportunities for AWS and partner leaders to contribute to industry conversations

Basic Qualifications

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

- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field

- Experience in B2B, high-tech products/services preferred

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in media relations and issues management

- Can work in a fast-paced, team environment

- Experience with AI/ML technologies

- Current experience managing media relationships, and a network of media contacts

- Experience creating and executing robust thought leadership campaigns

- 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 dive deep and an innate bias for action

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: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow 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 the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard 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.

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