Can you write copy that crisply conveys business-value propositions with a high level of storytelling? Do you have experience in preparing top-level executives across a variety of engagements, from prerecorded videos to live events? Are you comfortable juggling multiple deadlines and stakeholder inputs? Do you have a passion for extending the voice of an executive across multiple channels and touch points?
The AWS Keynote and Speaking Team is responsible for developing crisp, highly-differentiated, and compelling scripts and talking points for AWS executives. We tell the most important and interesting stories to educate customers about what is possible when you build on AWS.
The ideal candidate is an excellent writer, a creative thinker with a passion for technology, and has experience preparing executives for both extemporaneous and scripted speaking engagements. You are someone who can deliver top-notch written material and create standard-setting content that will advance the thought leadership position of AWS worldwide. You demonstrate high judgement and can adapt a core message to multiple audiences, both internal and external. You must have meticulous attention to detail, a collaborative working style, and relish the numerous and nitty-gritty revision cycles of executive-level speaker prep.
Be ready to show us that you can absorb a highly technical topic quickly and distill it into compelling ideas that appeal to different audiences. Also, be prepared to demonstrate your ability to edit the writing of others and raise the bar on the quality and impact of key content.
This position must be located in Seattle, WA. Relocation offered to this location only from within the US only for external candidates.
Key job responsibilities
• Research and write talking points and scripts that demonstrate the benefits of cloud technology
• Translate technical concepts into memorable messages
• Understand our various audiences and tune content to their needs and perspectives
• Become fluent in the style, tone, and voice of both the AWS brand and specific executives
• Influence and maintain global, organization-wide consistency for written communications
• Serve as a bar raiser and coach for writing quality in marketing (reviewing, editing, and quality checking)
• Some travel (25% or less) is required
A day in the life
In a typical day, you will work with both internal and external stakeholders to intake requests, develop informed and thoughtful recommendations on which invitations are the best use of executives’ time, or prepare messaging and logistics overview documents. You will work with a cross-team group of messaging professionals to help ensure seamless and coordinated support to executives.
Some days you will provide on-site executive support for speaking engagements that vary from scripted video, live-streamed fireside chats, or live speeches.
About the team
Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
– 4+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience
– Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
– 2 years+ of experience supporting executives.
– Writing examples must be submitted with application.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
– Experience using customer research, hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, generate forecasts, and assess the efficacy of marketing programs
– Ability to understand and articulate technology concepts (experience with cloud provider audiences a bonus).
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $64,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $155,200/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.