Job Description
Description The PR Specialist, Policy Communications will be part of the state and local function of Amazon’s U.S. Policy Communications team. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of delivering results on a range of high-profile issues for a complex company or organization. They will be able to help build and execute successful communications campaigns related to public policy at the state level, deftly manage inbound media inquiries relating to policy issues, and drive awareness among audiences of Amazon’s positive impact on customers and the communities where we operate.
Top candidates will be strong writers, flexible thinkers, and team players with demonstrated enthusiasm for cross-functional collaboration and the ability to earn the trust of colleagues through high-quality work and collegiality.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and manage a broad range of external communications programs and events in support of Amazon’s state policy goals
- Establish and foster local and regional media relationships by serving as a trusted source and educator about Amazon
- Seek out and/or create opportunities to further Amazon’s public engagement on public policy issues at the state level
- Create and execute communications campaigns alongside state policy partners to educate policymakers and media about specific state and local policy issues impacting Amazon businesses
- Deliver communications counsel to colleagues on the state public policy team on both short- and long-term challenges and opportunities, earning trust across many parts of Amazon’s business
- Lead and execute special events, including reporter briefings, media and policymaker events, etc.
- Support creative content creation, ranging from opinion pieces and blog articles to digital and print ads
- Drive issues management programs with a policy component and serve as key communications counselor on crisis issues
- Develop creative, effective approaches to difficult communications challenges
Basic Qualifications - 5+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Communications experience with public policy issues working for a technology or logistics company, NGO, and/or government agency
- Whether writing or speaking, able to explain complex ideas clearly and accurately to a layperson audience
Preferred Qualifications - Experience serving as a spokesperson on complex issues
- Ability to dive deep on public policy issues
- Experience managing reactive issues
- Experience working with both national and local press
- Understanding of the legislative process
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $68,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $147,400/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Company - Amazon.com Services LLC
Job ID: A2962618
Job Tags
Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours,