ZestyMuffin
ZestyMuffin

Non tech role at a tech company

Hi! I'm in a non tech role at a tech company - I work in Corporate Communications. Are there others here who work in similar roles?

24mo ago
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QuirkyBoba
QuirkyBoba
Porter24mo

I’ve been part of marketing team previously before transitioning into product management.

Have closely worked with pr and comms team. Give you decent exposure to tech stuff.

Getting your hands dirty by being in tech or product does help esp from a long term pov

ZestyMuffin
ZestyMuffin

That's pretty cool. If you don't mind me asking - How did you make the transition to PM ? Was it something you wanted and do you find it rewarding? Would love to know because I've thought about this before

SleepyNugget
SleepyNugget
Amazon24mo

Have worked in product marketing before and have worked with people who were in comms/PR before. Ask questions if any

ZestyMuffin
ZestyMuffin

Hi! What was your experience like in Product Marketing? Did it differ from Corp/PR ?

SleepyNugget
SleepyNugget
Amazon24mo

It was pretty awesome tbh. I think it’s a job that one can love if you like to think from a customer/user perspective and are good with communication skills - both written and spoken. Overall I’ve always enjoyed marketing roles so I’m a bit biased

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