DescriptionThe AWS Security Messaging team is seeking a high-judgment, high-performing individual with an eye for detail, a knack for spotting errors, and a desire to improve messaging and communication systems. A successful candidate will have experience editing work for grammar, punctuation, accuracy, and will understand it’s part of your job to explain your editing decisions. You know why hyphenating a word that ends in “ly,” is almost never correct; you know how to let a writer maintain their voice and only make corrections that are necessary for clarity or accuracy.As a Technical Editor with the Security Messaging team, you will edit and write concise, engaging public facing communications under tight deadlines. In this role, you will foster a continuous feedback loop to improve our messaging in all formats and tools, and participate in content management efforts, process development, and quality governance in support of team success, while working independently on multiple projects.Key job responsibilities
Edit and proo copy to be consumed by the end-point customer
Exercise quality control to ensure the highest standards of style and writing (grammar, spelling, syntax, punctuation, brand alignment, etc.)
Track and follow the AWS Style Guide and service names standards.
Use and track appropriate reference materials for Amazon and AWS, including the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Maintain and enforce high standards for the team’s work output
Solve problems and work in ambiguous environments
About the teamThe Security Messaging team is responsible for helping customers stay secure through timely and transparent messaging about security issues. The Tech Editor owns the communication strategy and lifecycle, drives process improvement, and bolsters the maturity of the program. A successful candidate considers business and brand risk, efficiently produces quality deliverables, proactively removes roadblocks, and gracefully handles competing priorities in a dynamic environment.Diverse ExperiencesAmazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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 Amazon Security?At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.Inclusive Team CultureIn Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.Training & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life BalanceWe 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.Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in English, communications, technical writing, or related field.
3+ years experience as a technical writer, editor, or content strategist, with the ability to use both data-driven and user-centric approaches.
Experience managing content projects of varying complexity, content review and localization.
Prior experience executing content projects, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
Experience managing multiple stakeholder relationships and needs in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working cross-functionally to drive product improvements
Working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style
Experience writing and editing for a consumer audience
Ability to work with a global, diverse team
Experience with Content Management Systems (CMS)
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 $64,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $137,700/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.
