Senior Strategic Communications Manager, EMEA

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  • London  
    London, United Kingdom
    perm  
  • Company
    Amazon  
    Start date
    ASAP  
    Duration
    n/a  
    Wage
    Undisclosed
  • Closing date
    21 February 2020  
    Posted on
    23 January 2020  

DESCRIPTION:

Senior Strategic Communications Manager, AWS Europe, Middle East, Africa.

Would you like to be part of a communications team that is building awareness about how cloud technology is helping transform businesses and government services around the world? Are you excited by looking around corners to anticipate both PR challenges and high-profile opportunities, and then creating communications strategies, and crafting compelling content that sets the news agenda and protects corporate reputation? Are you passionate about the fast-moving changes technology enables, and the positive impact it is having on people and the world around us while also being empathetic about some people’s reluctance to change? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading provider of cloud computing services, providing IT infrastructure offerings ranging from on-demand compute capacity to storage, content delivery, and database services, to machine learning, Internet of Things, serverless technologies, and more. The AWS Public Relations team is at the forefront of shaping communications around the most advanced technologies on the planet, to help customers and APN Partners maximize the benefits of cloud computing.

AWS is looking for a self-motivated, well-connected and experienced public relations professional to join its communications team to cover Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The right candidate possesses extensive media relations experience, is an expert communicator adept at translating complex technology concepts into broadly digestible information, has significant experience with crisis communications and issues management, is a seasoned and mature team-member, and can exercise calm and rational decisions requiring a high level of judgement, while acting quickly.

The ideal candidate enjoys diving deep into technology, to understand how it is shaping the redefining the world we live in, and then explaining it to top tier media in a way that they can write relatable, highly-informed, and accurate articles. 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 an opportunity to innovate new and interesting communications and influencer relations strategies. The candidate must be comfortable, and have a successful track record, of working with sensitive issues and communicating with the media on topics that can impact corporate reputation.

This role is based in London and requires periodic travel.
 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

The AWS Senior Strategic PR Manager will:
· Ensure factually accurate representation of AWS, its business operations, and an expanding portfolio of AWS services in EMEA media.
· Manage sensitive reputational issues with internal stakeholders, members of the press, and other influencers.
· Manage complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges with high judgment and professionalism.
· Protect sensitive competitive, technical, business confidential information.
· Define, develop, and oversee end-to-end execution of PR strategy and programs to protect the reputation of AWS.
· Work through in-country PR leads to develop and strengthen relationships with key journalists, bloggers, and influencers in business, technology, and trade press.
· Regularly interact with senior leadership to influence strategy and negotiate decisions in relation to issues, announcements, and messaging.
· Work cross-functionally to plan and execute PR campaigns.
· Support the development and execution of events and media engagements.

Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree.
· Significant expertise in corporate communications, government relations, or journalism.
· Business-to-business experience required.
· Current experience managing media relationships, and a network of media contacts.
· Experience with business-critical issues and reputational communications.

Skills:
· An entrepreneurial spirit, including ability to work independently and autonomously.
· Strong interpersonal skills.
· Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and organisational skills, while also staying on top of tactical execution.
· Fluent in spoken and written business English.
· A track record of successfully representing high-profile companies in fast-paced, complex, high-stakes environments.
· Outstanding attention to detail, understanding of technology, and ability to communicate complex topics effectively.
· Analytical, data-driven, evidence-based - but creative and adaptive in developing solutions.
· Passionate about excellence in writing and verbal communications.
· Thrives in a collaborative environment and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.
· Strong judgement, a knack for diplomacy, and the confidence to engage and build consensus with functional leaders at all levels.
 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Technology experience preferred but not essential.
· A European language, especially French, German, Spanish, or Italian, is an advantage.
· Experience working across multiple European nations preferred.

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