Science Communications Lead: Platform & Storytelling

Amazon Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a senior communications leader to shape the Amazon Science platform, defining stories, audiences, and formats that showcase world-class research and engineering talent.

You will own the publishing operation, enforce editorial standards, manage the calendar, work with scientists to surface key stories, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the company's businesses.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional communications or public relations experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical topics into accessible stories across audiences, formats, and channels.
• Experience owning a content platform, publication, or editorial operation end to end, including setting and enforcing editorial standards.
• History of independently driving complex projects from strategy through execution.

Responsibilities

• Own the platform vision and strategy for Amazon Science.
• Run the publishing operation and uphold editorial standards and cadence.
• Partner with researchers to surface key stories and engage audiences.
• Measure and iterate on platform performance and content intake processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support campaigns and broader communications goals.

Skills

Translate complex topics

Platform ownership

Project management

Engaging researchers

Editorial standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon.com Services LLC is seeking a senior communications leader to shape the Amazon Science platform, defining stories, audiences, and formats that showcase world-class research and engineering talent.

You will own the publishing operation, enforce editorial standards, manage the calendar, work with scientists to surface key stories, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across the company's businesses.