AWS Partner PR Manager, AWS Communications

Key job responsibilities

• Develop and drive proactive media strategy for the AWS partner portfolio and AWS Marketplace — identifying stories, building narratives, and securing meaningful coverage in technology trade, business, and AI/cloud media
• Cultivate and maintain strong, trusted relationships with key technology and business reporters, editors, podcasters, and influencers who cover cloud, AI, enterprise software, and the partner/platform network
• Serve as a skilled storyteller and writer — authoring press releases, media pitches, bylines, talking points, Q&A documents, and thought leadership content that translates technical depth into clear, compelling narratives
• Partner directly with partner marketing and executive communications teams to develop news moments, launch strategies, and thought leadership programs that elevate both the partner and AWS
• Shape and execute Marketplace-specific communications programs — driving awareness of AWS Marketplace capabilities, customer and partner success stories, and strategic differentiators
• Support executive thought leadership, preparing spokespeople for media interviews, developing briefing materials, and identifying opportunities for AWS and partner leaders to contribute to industry conversations

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field
• Experience in B2B, high-tech products/services preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in media relations and issues management
• Can work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Experience with AI/ML technologies
• Current experience managing media relationships, and a network of media contacts
• Experience creating and executing robust thought leadership campaigns
• Excellent media relations skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Deep understanding of technology and ability to communicate complex topics effectively
• Ability to dive deep and an innate bias for action