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 Customer References team is seeking an experienced communications manager to craft engaging customer stories that educate audiences and influence the awareness, adoption, and usage of AWS services. The ideal candidate is passionate about cloud technology, excels at translating technical subject matter into compelling narratives, and coaches speakers to present themselves and their companies in the best light possible.
Key job responsibilities
Partner with AWS sales, marketing, and leadership teams to source, vet, and approve customer speakers for high-profile events and activations.
Collaborate with customers to translate their use cases into compelling stories that highlight how AWS enables business transformation and drives customer success.
Coach customer speakers on effective presentation delivery for flagship events.
Manage agency resources to develop creative visuals that support and enhance each customer's story.
Lead the concurrent development of multiple customer stories across various events and timelines.
Travel approximately 25% of the time to support event execution and customer engagement.
About the team
The AWS Customer References team supports the vetting, selection, and preparation of customer speakers for inclusion in AWS keynotes at events such as AWS re:Invent, Global Summits, 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.
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- 6+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience
- 7+ years of developing and managing acquisition marketing or channel programs experience
- Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
- Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional marketing programs
- Experience developing and executing campaigns across a multitude of timezones and languages
- Experience driving direction and alignment with large cross-functional teams and agency partners
- Experience designing and executing joint marketing plans with strategic alliance partners with global footprint
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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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Francisco - 130,000.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
USA, CA, Santa Clara - 130,000.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 118,200.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 118,200.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
