The global AWS Startups organization is seeking an experienced Executive Communications Manager. The Executive Communications Manager develops and owns communications and engagement plans that enhance and distribute the organization's vision and goals to our internal and external audiences globally.
This role calls for someone who has high customer obsession and delivers results through effective communications. The right candidate will design messaging plans that are both proactive and reactive based on active listening and data-driven insights from customers and employees. They will identify high-value topics and impactful messaging that will reach our audiences effectively, and they will develop compelling, data-rich content that informs and inspires. They will balance proactive guidance and flawless delivery and will be a trusted partner across the organization’s senior leaders. The right candidate will demonstrate a strong history of delivering results by producing high-quality, clear content, and having secured stakeholder trust. They will insist on highest standards for quality and attention to detail while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
The Startups organization matches our customers’ energy, speed, and curiosity, and the right candidate will have these same qualities. Curiosity about new initiatives that could impact our customers and employees is a must. The right candidate needs to have a bias for action and be a self-starter. They must be comfortable taking risks and raising the bar for new, innovative ways of doing things. The right candidate also must be well-versed in public-facing content (e.g., social media posts) and have a penchant for short-term, mid-term, and long-term planning simultaneously.
Key job responsibilities
• This role is responsible for developing, organizing and executing strategic messaging programs, including internal and some external business communications, including select industry event messaging
• Work directly with Startups sales and business development executives and serve as an integral part of a matrixed team of marketers, public relations leaders, and other customers across AWS
• Prepare executives for internal and external communications via email or other channels; video script writing; and social media strategy, content creation and execution.
• Serve as a writer for senior executives for global audiences, to ensure our leaders have compelling, executive-level messaging and presentation materials (e.g., slides, messaging documents, customer stories, thought leadership)
• Exercise organizational and planning acumen for high-level speaking opportunities, both internally and externally, so customers can clearly see the value of working with AWS
• Manage engagement calendar with other team members to ensure alignment of key messages both internally and externally
• Define and manage measurements/metrics and share data on the impact of speaking engagements
• Conduct research and monitor industry trends and developments to identify opportunities for enhancing executive communications.
• Utilize interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work effectively with executives and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
About the team
About the team
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of program or project management experience
- Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
- Experience owning program strategy, end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership
- 7+ years experience in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives
- Experience working within the business-to-business technology sector
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of driving process improvements experience
- Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $104,100/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
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