Communications Specialist, Policy Communications and External Affairs
About the role
Amazon seeks a self-motivated, experienced public relations professional to join its U.S. Policy Communications and External Affairs team. This role will enhance awareness among key media, third-party partners, and local policy stakeholders about Amazon's positions, advocacy efforts, and positive impact on customers, industries, and the communities where it operates — with a particular focus on data center reputation. The right candidate will drive proactive media coverage related to Amazon's positive impact, manage complex reputational and policy topics, partner with and activate third-party allies, and develop tailored messaging, strategies, and content.
This role will be based in the greater Washington, D.C area and may require periodic travel.
Key job responsibilities
- Work closely with the Amazon Public Policy and Economic Development teams to drive awareness of Amazon's 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 objectives
- Support a broad range of external communications programs and events aligned with Amazon's policy objectives
- Establish and foster 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
- 5+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Communications experience with public policy issues in technology, industry, or government
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing media relationships and working with third parties engaged on technology policy