Communications Manager, UK, AWS Communications

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a Communications professional to join its UK team in London. This role involves developing and executing PR strategies that highlight AWS's innovations and managing intricate communication challenges within the tech industry. Candidates should have strong media relationships and excellent communication skills, along with a passion for technology.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional communications or public relations.
• Strong media relationships with top-tier business and technology press.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver proactive PR programs and strategies.
• Nurture relationships with media and influencers.
• Handle unexpected communications challenges.

Skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Strong media relationships

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Are you passionate about the technology industry, and interested in joining one of the fastest-growing tech companies in history? If so, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for an experienced and creative Communications professional to join its UK Communications team.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive AWS's communications strategy in the UK, and shape compelling narratives that showcase AWS's innovation and impact across the country. You will develop and execute comprehensive and creative PR programs, craft and place engaging content and manage complex communications challenges with high-judgement. Excellent writing skills are essential, as is extensive experience working with media and influencers in the UK.

This position is based in London, UK and will require periodic travel.

Key job responsibilities
• Create and deliver proactive, creative, and integrated PR programs and strategies
• Nurture and manage relationships with trade, business, national, and regional media (print, online, and broadcast), non-traditional influencers, and opinion formers
• Handle complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges with high judgement
• Craft compelling content, messaging, and communications plans
• Cultivate and manage relationships with customers and partners
• Lead PR programs for AWS-owned and industry events
• Manage PR agencies

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in professional communications or public relations
- Strong media relationships with top-tier business, technology, national and regional press.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with ability to effectively convey complex topics

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree
- PR experience in the technology industry
- Strategic thinking combined with strong attention to detail
- Experience thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Proven track record of placing stories proactively with media
- Strong knowledge of the UK media and political landscape
- Ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally with multiple teams and senior leaders
- Experience managing complex projects under tight deadlines
- Passionate about technology, and the opportunities made possible by technology.

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