Description

Are you inspired by the way organizations and businesses are utilizing the cloud to innovate and transform? Do you want to help senior leaders of global brands, exciting startups, and mission-driven public sector organizations share the story of their cloud journey?

The AWS Executive Speaker Program is looking for an experienced communications manager to deliver engaging customer stories that educate and influence the awareness, adoption, and usage of AWS services. The ideal candidate is passionate about cloud technology, can easily translate technical subject matter into compelling narratives, and coach speakers to present themselves and their companies in the best light possible.

This role may sit in these locations only: Arlington, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA Relocation offered to these locations only from within the USA only.

Key job responsibilities

-Partner with AWS sales, marketing, and leadership teams to source, vet, and approve customer speakers

-Work with customers to translate their use cases into compelling stories that highlight how AWS is enabling business transformation and customer success.

-Coach customer speakers on how to effectively deliver presentations at in-person and online events.

-Manage agency resources to develop creative visuals in support of each customer's story

-Lead the development of multiple customer stories for concurrent events

-Willingness to travel at least 25%.

A day in the life

About AWS

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

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Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Sales, Marketing and Global Services (SMGS)

AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.

About the team

The AWS Executive Customer Speaker Program supports the vetting, selection, and preparation of customer speakers for inclusion in AWS keynotes at events such as AWS re:Invent, Global Summits, AWS re:Inforce, and internal meetings. To support AWS main stage keynote opportunities, the team provides guidance on content development and delivers speaker coaching for both AWS executives and customer speakers.

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional non-internship marketing or communications experience

• 5+ years of experience building or working with agencies to build presentations.

• Experience in executive communications

• Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements

• Experience with PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Cloud Certification

• Experience working across functional teams and senior stakeholders

• 3+ years working in tech

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 $106,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/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.