Policy Communications Leader, Media & External Affairs

Amazon Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Communications Principal to lead Policy Communications and External Affairs, shaping communications around advanced technologies and advocating for policies that support customer innovation. You will build media relationships and serve as an on-the-record spokesperson across the U.S., with preferred experience in AI, infrastructure, energy, technology policy, and crisis communications.

Your role combines strategic storytelling, media engagement, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 10+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience.
• Experience developing successful marketing or communications campaigns.
• Experience in media relations and issues management.
• Prior experience related to AI, infrastructure, energy, technology policy, and/or crisis communications.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and oversee end-to-end execution of communications programs.
• Manage reputational issues with internal stakeholders and members of the media.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with technology, policy, and business journalists.
• Work cross-functionally to plan and execute PR campaigns; manage complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges with high judgment and professionalism.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Communications Principal to lead Policy Communications and External Affairs, shaping communications around advanced technologies and advocating for policies that support customer innovation. You will build media relationships and serve as an on-the-record spokesperson across the U.S., with preferred experience in AI, infrastructure, energy, technology policy, and crisis communications.

Your role combines strategic storytelling, media engagement, and cross-functional