Policy Communications Lead — Tech & Public Affairs

Amazon; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a self-motivated communications professional to join its Policy Communications and External Affairs team in the greater Washington, D.C. area.

You will respond to media inquiries, develop scenario plans for emerging news cycles, and craft statements for external audiences with clarity and speed. Ideal candidates bring strong media relations and issues management experience, and can translate complex technology and infrastructure topics for local audiences, including

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to media inquiries with speed and accuracy.
• Develop rapid-response communications strategies for emerging issues.
• Create statements and materials for external audiences.
• Establish and nurture state, local, and regional media relationships.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand business operations.
• Provide communications counsel to policy and business leaders.
• Plan and execute communications campaigns across earned, paid, and social channels.

Skills

Media relations

Issues management

Written communication

Strategy & messaging

Public affairs

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Job description

Amazon is seeking a self-motivated communications professional to join its Policy Communications and External Affairs team in the greater Washington, D.C. area.

You will respond to media inquiries, develop scenario plans for emerging news cycles, and craft statements for external audiences with clarity and speed. Ideal candidates bring strong media relations and issues management experience, and can translate complex technology and infrastructure topics for local audiences, including