As a manager in the AWS CEO Strategic Speaking team, this role evaluates and supports a wide range of internal and external speaking opportunities. They offer counsel to the CEO on speaking and messaging strategy, develop informational briefs covering both messaging content and event logistics, manage efficient prep sessions with the CEO, and provide recommendations to the CEO on incoming speaking invitations. This role often supports the CEO onsite at recordings or speaking events. They partner with a wide variety of subject matter experts, from service team leaders to senior executives in order to develop and shape presentations, messaging documents, briefing materials, and other content that clearly communicates and advances the thought leadership position of AWS worldwide.

This role must be conversant with best practices for different media types-live presentations, in-studio prerecorded videos, live broadcasts, and more. They must be self-directed and able to balance speed with accuracy. They must demonstrate high judgement in driving both messaging content and logistics details. The role requires managing and presenting a constant cadence of documents, briefings, and reviews to the CEO and many SVP- and VP-level executives.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent writing skills and have a background in technology communications-ideally with a cloud-focused organization. They have experience preparing executives for both extemporaneous and scripted speaking engagements, in person and via video. They can adapt a core message to multiple audiences and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and a collaborative working style. 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.

This position must be located in Seattle, WA. Candidate should have the ability to come into the office at least three days a week. Relocation to this location only offered from within the U.S.A only.

Key job responsibilities

- Support the strategic speaking program for the AWS CEO.

- Research and write talking points and scripts for a variety of topics, audiences, and engagement types.

- Work collaboratively with senior executives, PR, internal communications, product marketing, legal, etc., to ensure the accuracy of messaging.

- Research and evaluate speaking opportunities against executive and company priorities, and provide succinct, yet informative recommendations to the CEO.

- Serve as a resource to internal and external teams requesting CEO participation in various speaking engagements.

- Become fluent in both AWS's and CEO's communication style, tone, and voice.

- 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 (less than 25%) may be required.

About the team

We are a growing team responsible for ensuring that the CEO of AWS is effectively prepared to deliver the best experience for every audience. A curious bunch, we dive deep at every step of an engagement. We work closely with many other teams across AWS and have a unique view across some of the most exciting topics in tech and business. 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.

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. The

AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer

success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top

of AWS services.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon 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

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 flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at

home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.

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 and Career Growth

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find

endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-

rounded professional.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Seattle, WA, USA

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in a business-to-business (B2B) environment, high-tech products/services

- - 5 years experience supporting external communications (internal comms ok, but not as only experience.)

- - 5+ years experience supporting high-level executives (C-suite for smaller org/Sr. VP+ for larger org)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Are 18 years of age or older

- Experience in marketing

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 $94,600/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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