Policy Communications & Media Relations Strategist

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 82,700 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon seeks a self-motivated communications professional to join its U.S. Policy Communications and External Affairs team.

This role will support communications across the data center regions, raising awareness among media, partners and local policy stakeholders about Amazon's priorities and impact. The ideal candidate has strong media relations and strategic communications experience, excels at translating complex technology into clear narratives, and works across cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Communications experience with public policy issues in technology, industry, or government

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Amazon's Infrastructure, Public Policy and Economic Development teams to drive awareness of Amazon's 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 objectives
• Support a broad range of external communications programs and events aligned with Amazon's policy objectives
• Establish and foster 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

Skills

Media relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon seeks a self-motivated communications professional to join its U.S. Policy Communications and External Affairs team.

This role will support communications across the data center regions, raising awareness among media, partners and local policy stakeholders about Amazon's priorities and impact. The ideal candidate has strong media relations and strategic communications experience, excels at translating complex technology into clear narratives, and works across cross-functional teams to