AWS seeks a self-motivated, experienced public relations professional to join its U.S. Policy Communications team. This role will enhance awareness among key media, third-party partners, and local policy stakeholders about AWS’s positions, advocacy efforts, and positive impact on customers, industries, and the communities where it operates. The right candidate possesses strong media relations and strategic communications experience, is an expert at translating complex technology concepts into concise and well-written narratives, has experience supporting policy initiatives, and has a demonstrated ability to work on cross-functional teams.
The ideal candidate enjoys diving deep into technology, understanding how it is shaping and redefining our world, and engaging business, and technology media. This candidate also has experience in executing local public affairs campaigns via earned, paid, and social media channels. They are motivated by a dynamic, highly creative culture where the challenge of breaking new ground and redefining best practices is welcome. In this role, the candidate will have the ability to work alongside a variety of internal teams and also support AWS customers. The candidate must have excellent writing skills, experience driving proactive campaigns, and a track record of utilizing good judgement in high pressure situations.
This role will be based in the greater Washington, D.C area and may require periodic travel.
Key job responsibilities
• Work closely with the AWS Public Policy and Economic Development teams to drive awareness of AWS’s state and local advocacy objectives and positive impact on customers, industries, and the communities where we operate
• Develop communications plans, written content, and other communications assets in support of AWS’s policy objectives
• Support a broad range of external communications programs and events aligned with AWS’s policy objectives
• Establish and foster state, local, and regional media relationships by serving as a trusted source and educator about AWS
• Provide communications counsel to business leaders
• Work cross-functionally to plan and execute Communications campaigns
