PR Manager, Workplace and Operations PR

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 114,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented communications professional to join their Operations External Public Relations team. This exciting role focuses on supporting the last mile transportation network through innovative media engagement strategies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in public relations, showcasing exceptional writing skills and a creative mindset. You will be responsible for managing media relationships, crafting compelling narratives, and navigating complex communication challenges. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of a leading company in the logistics sector, and help shape the narrative around its innovative delivery solutions.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Financial Benefits

Equity Options

Sign-on Payments

Qualifications

• 7+ years of communications or public relations experience required.
• Strong media relations acumen and exceptional writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage proactive external media engagement programs.
• Write and manage approvals for media content related to transportation.

Skills

Media Relations

Written Communication

Creative Thinking

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job ID: 2959023 | Amazon.com Services LLC

Amazon is seeking a highly-intelligent, high-judgment, self-motivated, and creative communications professional to join our Operations External Public Relations team to support Amazon’s last mile transportation network.

To be successful in this role, the right candidate will have strong media relations acumen for both proactive campaigns and reactive issues, the ability to work at internet-speed, a creative mindset to develop, create, and deliver paid, earned, and owned campaigns, and a talent for collaboration and working independently. This individual will have experience delivering results with high standards under tight deadlines, strong writing abilities, and exceptional initiative. Creativity and flexibility are a must.

Key job responsibilities

1. Develop and manage the execution of proactive external media engagement programs for Amazon’s last mile delivery network
2. Research and integrate industry news, trends and compelling angles into PR programs
3. Write, develop and manage approvals for traditional and non-traditional media content for Amazon’s transportation network
4. Successfully manage complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges
5. Build and maintain relationships with national media, business executives, and stakeholders across cross-functional teams
6. Effectively represent Amazon as a spokesperson

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
- Bachelor's degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Exemplary written and oral communications skills
- Exercise high judgment, particularly in narrow timeframes
- Think and communicate clearly – the ability to formulate a clear point of view on complicated issues and create a concise and well-written narrative to express it
- Develop creative, effective approaches to difficult communications challenges
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
- Team player who is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done
- Creativity and the ability to develop fresh concepts for generating media coverage
- Pay painstaking attention to important details
- Ideally having worked for public relations or public affairs agency on diverse reputational issues

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 here for more information.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $188,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit here.

This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.