Senior Global Issues & Crisis Communications Lead

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a senior communications manager to identify and mitigate reputational risks in a global, fast-moving environment. You will translate complex technical topics for broad audiences and work with cross-functional teams across AWS.

The role emphasizes proactive risk management, strong media relationships, and strategic leadership in high-profile situations while collaborating with legal and technical partners worldwide.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in media relations and issues management.
• Current experience managing media relationships and a network of media contacts.
• Track record of representing high-profile companies or issues.
• Strong interpersonal, strategic thinking, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage reputational risks and crisis situations for AWS.
• Partner with technical, legal, and business teams across AWS to provide strategic counsel.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear messaging for global audiences.
• Operate at the center of cross-functional teams across multiple countries and units.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis management

Strategic thinking

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a senior communications manager to identify and mitigate reputational risks in a global, fast-moving environment. You will translate complex technical topics for broad audiences and work with cross-functional teams across AWS.

The role emphasizes proactive risk management, strong media relationships, and strategic leadership in high-profile situations while collaborating with legal and technical partners worldwide.