Overview
PR Manager, Developers Jobs in Arlington, Virginia, USA at Amazon
Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a creative, self-motivated, high-judgment, well-connected and experienced public relations professional to drive communications programs focused on developer thoughtleadershipand service areas, including containers, serverless, monitoring & observability, andopen source. The right candidate possesses extensive media relations experience, excellent writing skills, and expertise translating complex technology concepts into broadly digestible stories, along with a track record of exercising high-judgment while acting quickly.
The AWS Developer PR Manager partners with AWS service, business, and marketing teams to develop and execute messaging, thought-leadershipstrategies and campaigns, andinnovativecommunications tactics. The ideal candidate enjoys diving deep into technology and is motivated by adynamic, highly creative culture where the challenge of breaking new ground and redefining best practices is welcome. The candidate must be comfortable working sensitive issues and communicating with the media on issues that can impact AWSs reputation.
Key job responsibilities
– Define, develop, and oversee end-to-end execution of PR strategy and programs to drive awareness around key developer topics.
– Regularly interact withsenior leadershiptoinfluence strategyand negotiate decisions in relation to service issues, announcements, and messaging
– Work cross-functionally to plan and execute PR campaigns
– Serve as a global liaison for international PR teams, helping to support international plans, service launches, and cross-functional PR campaigns
– Ensure factually accurate representation of an expanding portfolio of AWS services in technology press
– Manage sensitive reputational issues with internal stakeholders and member of the media
– Protect sensitive competitive, technical, business confidential information
– Develop and strengthen relationships with key journalists, bloggers, and evaluators in technology trade and business press
– Manage complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges with high judgment andprofessionalism.
– Support development and execution of events and media engagements
Basic Qualifications
– 7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
– Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or a related field
– Business-to-business technology PR experience required
Preferred Qualifications
– Familiarity with AI and ML, including generative AI
– Current experience managing media relationships, and a network of media contacts
– Experience supporting large press events
– Experience creating and executing robust thoughtleadershipcampaigns
– Experience with business-critical communications
– Excellent media relations skills
– Exceptional written and oralcommunication skills
– Outstandingattention to detail
– Deep understanding of technology and ability to communicate complex topics effectively
– Ability to thrive in acollaborative environmentand is willing to roll up their sleeve to get the job done
– Ability to dive deep and bias for action
Amazon is committed to adiverse and inclusiveworkplace. Amazon is anequal opportunity employerand 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 …
Title: PR Manager, Developers
Company: Amazon
Location: Arlington, Virginia, USA
Category: Marketing / Advertising / PR, IT/Tech
