Communications Manager, Product, Amazon Leo

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking a communications lead to shape the strategy for a groundbreaking satellite internet initiative. You will craft messaging, coordinate with product and marketing, and drive global campaigns across earned, owned, and social channels.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate complex technology for broad audiences, and advocate for decisions that protect Amazon and customer interests as the program scales to tens of millions of customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional communications or public relations experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience building strategic relationships with stakeholders, including communicating and collaborating across teams and functions.
• Proven track record launching new consumer technology products and services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate technical concepts for broad audiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive announcements and launches for Leo consumer products and services.
• Build and execute proactive communications campaigns to build consumer awareness of Amazon Leo.
• Drive proactive and reactive engagement with relevant media, analysts and influencers.
• Develop high-quality content for earned, owned, and social channels.
• Build and execute managed product reviews program.
• Anticipate and manage potential reputational issues.
• Develop and manage mechanisms to help scale Leo product communications globally.

Skills

Communications strategy

Media relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Amazon is seeking a motivated, creative, and mission-driven communications professional to support Amazon Leo. This is a unique opportunity to shape the comms strategy for one of Amazon's most ambitious new initiatives, and to have a positive, lasting impact on customers and communities around the world.

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite internet network. Its mission is to provide fast, reliable internet to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. The system is built around a constellation of thousands of satellites in orbit around the planet, and will serve a wide range of customers globally, from individual households and small businesses to large enterprise and government customers.

In your role, you will lead core consumer product communications for Amazon Leo. You will be responsible for developing messaging and content, engaging directly with media and other key stakeholders, executing successful announcements and campaigns that span earned, owned, and social channels, and scaling programs for global audiences.

You will work closely with product and marketing -- as well as other cross-functional teams -- to shape this strategy. As a key advisor to the business, you must demonstrate excellent judgment, an ability to earn trust with various internal stakeholders, and a willingness to dive deep into complex topics. You must also be able to clearly articulate ideas in both written and verbal communications, anticipate potential issues and headwinds for the business, and effectively advocate for decisions that protect the long-term interests of Amazon and its customers.

Along the way, you will have a chance to shape the long-term vision for one of Amazon's most exciting new ventures, and have a direct impact for tens of millions of customers around the world.

Key job responsibilities

• Drive announcements and launches for Leo consumer products and services
• Build and execute proactive communications campaigns to build consumer awareness of Amazon Leo
• Drive proactive and reactive engagement with relevant media, analysts and influencers
• Develop high-quality content for earned, owned, and social channels
• Build and execute managed product reviews program
• Anticipate and manage potential reputational issues
• Develop and manage mechanisms to help scale Leo product communications globally

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience building strategic relationships with stakeholders, including communicating and collaborating across teams and functions
• Proven track record launching new consumer technology products and services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate technical concepts for broad audiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading go-to-market for consumer software or hardware product launches
• Experience developing successful marketing or communications campaigns
• Experience working in fast paced environments, and managing workload even during times of stress, or escalated activity

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, WA, Seattle - 126,700.00 - 171,400.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon.com Services LLC

Job ID: A10417497