DESCRIPTION

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a talented and experienced Keynote Writer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will inspire audiences through compelling narratives and presentations for high-profile events, such as re:Invent. This position requires a unique blend of creative writing skills, technical knowledge, and strategic thinking to effectively communicate AWS’s vision, products, and services to diverse audiences.

This position will sit in Seattle, WA USA only. Relocation offered to this location only from within the USA only.

Key job responsibilities
– Collaborate closely with executives, product teams, and stakeholders to identify key topics and themes for keynote presentations and major events.
– Develop and write engaging, clear, and impactful messaging that aligns with AWS’s brand voice and strategic objectives.
– Create compelling storylines and narratives that effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
– Write and edit scripts for keynote speeches, ensuring consistency in tone, style, and messaging across various presentations.
– Develop visually appealing and informative slide decks that support and enhance the keynote content.
– Work with design and video teams to conceptualize and create multimedia elements, including videos, animations, and interactive demos.
– Attend rehearsals and provide real-time feedback and adjustments to speakers and content.

About the team
AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
 
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. 

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– 9+ years of professional non-internship marketing experience
– Experience using data and metrics to drive improvements
– Experience driving direction and alignment with cross-functional teams
– Experience in speechwriting, preferably in the technology sector and working with C-level executives.
– Demonstrated understanding of cloud computing, emerging technologies, and the overall tech industry landscape.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– Proficiency in PowerPoint
– Familiarity with AWS products and services
– Background in technical writing or journalism
– Experience with video scripting and production

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 $127,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $211,200/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.

USA, WA, Seattle