Sr. Virtual Event Lead, Global Event Content, Platform Operations, and Go-to-Market

About the role

AWS Global Events is seeking a Sr. Virtual Event Lead to own the virtual event strategy across our portfolio. At the heart of this role is innovative content programming: defining new ways of bringing virtual events to market and developing bold, media-caliber programming that reimagines what a virtual event can be.

The ideal candidate has experience developing content for media and entertainment platforms, a track record of innovating new ideas and formats, and an entertainment or social media background they draw on to push virtual experiences beyond the conventional.

They are a creative, strategic leader who can set a vision for virtual experiences, influence senior stakeholders, and partner across content, production, demand generation, and technology teams to deliver differentiated virtual programming at scale. Key job responsibilities

• Own the virtual event strategy for AWS Global Events, setting the vision and roadmap for how virtual experiences are designed, delivered, and measured across the portfolio. -Define new ways of bringing virtual events to market, identifying formats, channels, and audience experiences that differentiate AWS virtual programming.
• Develop innovative, compelling ideas for virtual event programming, from concept through execution, in partnership with content, production, and demand generation teams.
• Partner with event production, event technology, and vendor teams to translate strategy into high-quality, scalable virtual event experiences.
• Establish standards, playbooks, and best practices for virtual event programming and continuously raise the bar on attendee experience and engagement.
• Define and track key performance indicators for virtual events, using data and audience insights to optimize programming and demonstrate business impact.
• Influence and align senior stakeholders on virtual event strategy, priorities, and investment decisions.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience using data and metrics to drive actionable insights at scale - Experience working with and influencing senior level stakeholders - 7+ years of professional non-internship marketing, events, or content programming experience. - Experience building, executing, and scaling cross-functional global programs from concept to completion. - Experience setting strategy and developing new programs or formats that drive measurable business impact.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with media production. - Experience with virtual event production. - Experience with out-of-the-box content production such as social, or media and entertainment. - Event planning experience, including virtual and hybrid execution, for large-scale programs. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. USA, CA, San Francisco - 130,000.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually USA, IL, Chicago - 118,200.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually USA, NY, New York - 130,000.00 - 185,000.00 USD annually USA, TX, Austin - 118,200.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually USA, VA, Arlington - 118,200.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 118,200.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually