DC-Area Policy Communications Lead — Tech & Infrastructure

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 139,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a senior communications professional to join Policy Communications and External Affairs. The role focuses on rapid-response strategies, clear external messaging, and guiding senior leadership on policy and infrastructure communications.

Based in the greater DC area, some travel is required. The ideal candidate will translate complex technology into accessible narratives for media, communities, and policymakers, with experience across earned, paid, and social channels.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional communications or public relations experience
• Bachelor's degree or above
• Experience in media relations and issues management

Responsibilities

• Monitor, assess, and develop rapid-response communications strategies for emerging reputational and policy issues
• Manage complex communications challenges with high-judgment and professionalism
• Develop communications plans, written content, and other communications assets in support of Amazon's policy objectives
• Establish and foster state, local, and regional media relationships by serving as a trusted source and educator about Amazon
• Dive deep with internal teams to understand how their businesses work
• Provide communications counsel to policy and business leaders navigating local issues
• Support a broad range of external communications programs and events aligned with Amazon's infrastructure and policy objectives
• Work cross-functionally to plan and execute communications campaigns across earned, paid, and social media channels

Skills

Media relations

Issues management

Public relations

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

Amazon is seeking a senior communications professional to join Policy Communications and External Affairs. The role focuses on rapid-response strategies, clear external messaging, and guiding senior leadership on policy and infrastructure communications.

Based in the greater DC area, some travel is required. The ideal candidate will translate complex technology into accessible narratives for media, communities, and policymakers, with experience across earned, paid, and social channels.