Description

　　Amazon’s Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites that will deliver low-latency, high-speed broadband network connectivity to unserved and underserved communities, businesses and governments around the world. If you are someone who wants to play an active role in the rapidly-growing space economy, building industry-leading marketing, and delivering solutions for problems customers may not even know they have, then keep reading.

　　The Kuiper Marketing team is looking for an experienced Global Content Writer, consumer and enterprise, who is as entrepreneurial as they are creative. We are seeking someone who wants the thrill of influencing customers and business decision-makers through brilliant and technically-sound writing, and thrives on connecting with customers and businesses through well-crafted, distinct and compelling narratives. The Global Content Writer will be in service of delivering on one of Amazon’s most audacious business endeavors. They will help write the story of a new, world-class, global internet service from Amazon. They will create clear, precise and concise narratives and customer-facing marketing copy that will communicate Kuiper’s vision and value proposition to global audiences. They will collaborate with Kuiper Marketing (e.g., B2B, B2C, brand, creative, events, digital) and internal business partners (e.g., business development, program managers, designers, SDEs) to develop content for a broad range of customer segments that communicates the benefits of our groundbreaking service to drive affinity, preference and action.

　　Export Control Requirements: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

　　Key job responsibilities

　　The successful candidate will exhibit:

　　Outstanding skills in communicating complex technical and business subjects to a variety of audiences (e.g., Brand, B2C, B2B, B2B2X, B2G)

　　Ability to translate business requirements into internal and external documentation that will drive content across multiple platforms (e.g., web, social, video, audio, print, etc.)

　　Ability to blend technical accuracy and creativity to develop copy content that speaks to specific needs of our audiences

　　Demonstrated expertise that combines clear and concise business writing with product storytelling

　　A passion for creating content that is as informative as it is engaging across multiple audiences and industries

　　Ability to understand the business needs of Project Kuiper and its wide range of customers

　　Ability to work cross-functionally with other teams to ensure that technical documentation is aligned with business goals

　　Ability to be self-directed and effective working independently, and equally comfortable contributing in a global team environment

　　Ability to drive interaction and action with different business groups and scope documentation assignments

　　Affinity for technology and a proven experience working with Content Management Systems (CMS)

　　A day in the life

　　The Global Content Writer is a highly visible, high-impact role on the Kuiper Marketing team. They will thrive by working with large, cross-functional teams inside and outside of Amazon, while working directly with our largest and most demanding customers. This marketer will enjoy creating clarity and transparency in ambiguous situations, as well as end-to-end ownership over customer and technical narrative globally.

　　About the team

　　We're dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Redmond, WA, USA

　　Basic Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, linguistics, or related field (Master's degree preferred)

　　8+ years of experience as a technical writer, editor, or content strategist, with a blend of technical and consumer marketing

　　Proven experience in technical editing/writing in a similar role

　　Strong editorial background with excellent written and verbal communication skills

　　Experience managing content projects of varying complexity, content review and localization

　　Ability to execute multiple content projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines

　　Ability to efficiently solve problems and work in a start-up environment

　　Ability to prioritize and manage multiple stakeholder relationships and needs in a fast-paced environment

　　Strong content strategy and information architecture skills

　　Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Deep understanding of Satellite and Wireless technologies

　　Deep understanding of AWS or other cloud computing services (e.g., Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud) and the tools and systems/mechanisms that industry business units (IBUs) use daily

　　Experience with Content Management Systems (CMS) and SEO

　　Experience working as part of a global team supporting multiple languages

　　Experience creating content for translation and localization across multiple owned and paid media platforms

　　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 $113,600/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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.