Amazon is seeking a self-motivated and high-judgment PR professional to join the team responsible for managing issues and media relations across the core shopping experience. This individual will establish a deep understanding of the retail industry and play an important role in identifying and rapidly responding to emerging topics, while also developing forward-looking scenario plans in preparation for potentially negative news cycles. This position is for someone who can excel in a fast-paced,... more details
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Amazon is seeking a self-motivated and high-judgment PR professional to join the team responsible for managing issues and media relations across the core shopping experience. This individual will establish a deep understanding of the retail industry and play an important role in identifying and rapidly responding to emerging topics, while also developing forward-looking scenario plans in preparation for potentially negative news cycles. This position is for someone who can excel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, and thrives in the unpredictable. This individual must be able to think quickly and communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders to address complicated scenarios. The role is never boring, and requires a team player who is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.
This position requires a talent for collaboration, as well as exceptional writing and media relations skills, including the ability to manage feedback and edits quickly and concisely. The successful candidate works effectively in a matrixed global organization, builds strong working relationships, and maintains high standards under tight deadlines.
The position can be based in Seattle, WA or Arlington, VA.
Key job responsibilities Understand Amazons retail business with a finger on the pulse of industry trends and the evolving media landscape. Successfully manage complex, fast-moving and unexpected communications challenges, both proactively and reactively. Deliver strategic communications counsel to Amazon executives on both short and long-term challenges and opportunities. Communicate about complicated issues with a clear point of view, and develop concise and well-written narratives to express it. Build and maintain relationships with key reporters to manage critical inquiries, correct inaccuracies, and establish a connection point for stories. Pay unrelenting attention to details. Effectively represent Amazon as a spokesperson. Work collaboratively across teams.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience - Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field - Experience working with national, regional, and local media
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with crisis communications and issues management. - The ability to bring together a large, global team with competing priorities and lead them toward a common goal. - The ability to self-motivate and work autonomously at times. - Outstanding attention to detail, bias for action, and exemplary standards in all aspects of work. - Thrives in a collaborative environment and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done. - Strong judgment and ability to make decisions in real-time.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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