DESCRIPTION
Come be a part of a rapidly expanding $35 billion-dollar global business. At Amazon Business, we set out every day to innovate and disrupt the status quo. We stand at the intersection of tech and retail in the B2B space developing innovative purchasing and procurement solutions to help organizations reshape buying. Bring your insight, imagination, and a healthy disregard for the ... impossible. Join us in building and celebrating the value of Amazon Business, unlocking our potential worldwide.
The Sr. Speechwriter and Content Creator will develop and edit content and speeches for Amazon Business leadership teams. Compelling, high-quality, engaging content is a key component of our strategy, and this role will be critical in developing it. The ideal candidate will be an experienced writer who possesses sound judgment and experience working with senior leaders. They work well in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments, and have proven experience managing competing priorities and working effectively across a number of internal stakeholders. They should also be able to demonstrate strong proficiency in gaining leadership alignment while crafting effective and engaging speeches, videos scripts, and presentations to be delivered by leadership for internal (employees) and external (customers, and analysts) audiences.
This role requires exceptional verbal and written communication skills and strong attention to detail. The right candidate will relish the: work closely with leadership, adapt to their individual voices, and deliver high-quality writing. They will also need to be able to work backwards from ambiguous requirements to generate clear, concise content. This role requires frequent engagement with Amazon Business leaders as they present to audiences worldwide, and will require a strong executive presence and discretion.
Key job responsibilities
The Executive Communications Leader For Amazon Business Will:
• Work closely with the Executive Leadership team and members of their teams to develop and communicate Amazon Business’ top stories and strategic messages
• Manage complex, fast-moving communications challenges with unflappable, high-judgment and polished professionalism
• Write and edit blogs, pitches, executive emails, social content, and communications plans
• Develop and strengthen relationships with business and technology influencers
• Define, develop, and oversee end-to-end communication strategy and plans that enable Amazon Business to define and elevate its brand with customers, partners, media, employees, and communities around the world
• Support the development and execution of communications for events and media engagements
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA | New York, NY, USA
Basic Qualifications
• 10+ years of recent C-Suite communications, public relations, external affairs, or investor relations experience
• 10+ years’ experience working in (or serving) a highly matrixed organization within a B2B environment, preferably for large, global companies in the technology, procurement, or professional services industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or a related field
• Master’s degree in related field is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
• An entrepreneurial spirit, including ability to work independently and autonomously
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and organizational skills, while also staying on top of tactical execution
• A track record of successfully representing high-profile companies in fast-paced, complex 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 judgment, a knack for diplomacy, and the confidence to engage and build consensus with team members at all levels
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience
• Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
• Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional marketing programs
• Experience communicating results to senior leadership
• Bachelors degree or equivalent
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• MBA
• 8+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $112,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $186,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Company - Amazon.com Services LLC
Job ID: A2522465
