Communications Manager , Policy Comms & External Affairs

About the role

Amazon is seeking a self-motivated and high-judgment communications professional to join its Policy Communications and External Affairs team. The team is at the forefront of shaping communications around the most advanced technologies on the planet, helping to advocate for policies that enable customer innovation and demonstrating the positive impact that our investments bring to the places where we operate. This role will drive communications efforts at the national level and in our data center regions across the US, helping raise awareness among key media, third-party partners, and local policy stakeholders about Amazon's policy priorities, advocacy initiatives, and positive impact on customers, industries, and communities.

Key job responsibilities

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

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in professional communications or public relations

Pay

Base salary range: New York, NY: $139,400.00 - $188,500.00 USD annually; Arlington, VA and Seattle, WA: $126,700.00 - $171,400.00 USD annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon package includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Schedule

This position is based in Seattle, WA, Arlington, VA or New York, NY and will require periodic travel.

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