Communications Manager , Policy Comms & External Affairs

Job description

from Amazon careers

Amazon is seeking a self-motivated and high-judgment communications professional to join its Policy Communications and External Affairs team. The team is at the forefront of shaping communications around the most advanced technologies on the planet, helping to advocate for policies that enable customer innovation and demonstrating the positive impact that our investments bring to the places where we operate. This role will drive communications efforts at the national level and in our data center regions across the US, helping raise awareness among key media, third-party partners, and local policy stakeholders about Amazon’s policy priorities, advocacy initiatives, and positive impact on customers, industries, and communities.

The ideal candidate has strong media relations and strategic communications experience, especially securing agenda-setting stories with Tier 1 national media. They excel at translating complex technology concepts into clear, compelling narratives, and brings a background in supporting public policy initiatives. The candidate also has experience developing and managing wholistic communications programs for senior executives, including media interviews, social media engagement, public speaking opportunities and more. They will have a proven track record of working effectively internally across complex, cross-functional teams and externally with policymakers, businesses and suppliers, in a fast-paced environment while delivering impactful results.

This role requires a passion for technology and its role in transforming industries and communities. The candidate should have experience executing integrated public affairs campaigns across earned, paid, and social media channels. A successful candidate will demonstrate excellent writing and storytelling skills, sound judgment under pressure, and an ability to engage both policy and business audiences.

This position is based in Seattle, WA, Arlington, VA or New York, NY and will require periodic travel.


Key job responsibilities
• Work closely with Amazon's Infrastructure, Public Policy and Economic Development teams to drive awareness of Amazon's national, state and local advocacy objectives and positive impact on customers, industries, and the communities where we operate
• Develop communications plans, written content, and other communications assets in support of Amazon's policy and investment objectives
• Support a broad range of external communications programs and events aligned with Amazon's policy objectives, including executive communications
• Establish and foster national, state, local, and regional media relationships by serving as a trusted source and educator about Amazon
• Provide communications counsel to business leaders
• Work cross-functionally to plan and execute Communications campaigns

Basic Qualifications

- 7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
- Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in professional communications or public relations

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Arlington - 126,700.00 - 171,400.00 USD annually