Communications Manager, AWS Sub-Saharan Africa

4 weeks ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland Amazon Web Services (AWS) Full time

Are you passionate about the rapidly growing technology industry and excited to join the communications team of one of the fastest-growing tech companies in history? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a creative, motivated, and experienced Public Relations professional to drive our communications program in Sub-Saharan Africa.

As a Communications Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing an integrated communications plan for AWS in Sub-Saharan Africa. This includes managing the launch process of new AWS services, features, programs, regions, customer success stories, and partnerships in a way that maximizes positive coverage and awareness.

You will work closely with internal business stakeholders, key partners, and customers who are innovating through technology, helping them effectively showcase their results. Additionally, you'll partner with the AWS global PR/AR team and AWS leaders to develop messaging, communication strategy, and plans as an integral member of Amazon's communications team.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive media relations skills and social media experience, is an expert at writing and pitching media opportunities, and can drive deep signature articles and customer success stories. Familiarity with crisis communications, the ability to exercise good judgment while acting quickly, and experience in leading launch events are crucial for this role.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and is excited by the prospect of shaping industry-leading practices. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to develop transformative communication strategies and create forward-looking programs that reflect AWS's position as a cloud technology leader. Your creativity and strategic approach will be instrumental in crafting compelling narratives that showcase our continued innovation in the cloud space.

Key job responsibilities
  • Maintain a strong understanding of Sub-Saharan Africa's media landscape and business environment
  • Work cross-functionally to plan and execute PR campaigns
  • Enhance AWS news, media relations activities, and proactive campaigns
  • Interact with senior leadership to influence strategy and negotiate decisions in relation to service issues, announcements, and messaging
  • Innovate launch processes aligned with AWS's dynamic cloud business
  • Manage news-related business & technology press opportunities
  • Identify and develop customer references for media relations, and public speaking opportunities
  • Build relationships with key journalists, bloggers, evaluators in technology trade and business press, AWS customers and partners
  • Handle complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges with high judgment and professionalism
  • Manage a PR agency to deliver successful, high-quality campaigns

Basic Qualifications
  • Experience in professional communications or public relations
  • Proven experience in PR, ideally in the tech industry
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field
  • Strong media relationships with top-tier business, technology, and general press
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience working with customers and partners to develop compelling stories
  • Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications
  • Fluency in Afrikaans or Zulu is advantageous
  • Creativity and bias for action
  • Ability to exercise good judgment in ambiguous situations
  • Outstanding attention to detail and analytical skills

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company - Amazon Web Services South Africa Pvt Ltd

Job ID: A2878715
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