[Hiring] Senior Virtual Event Lead @AWS Global Events

Role Description

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional non-internship marketing, events, or content programming experience.
• Experience using data and metrics to drive actionable insights at scale.
• Experience working with and influencing senior level stakeholders.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies.
• Exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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.
• Parental leave.