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