PR Specialist, AWS Press Office , AWS Global Communications

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a creative selfmotivated analytical and tenacious individual who exercises highjudgment and has a passion for media relations to join the AWS Press Office (APO) team. The APO plays a pivotal role in supporting the AWS communications teams across the US LATAM Canada APJ Greater China and EMEA. This PR Specialist role offers an exciting opportunity to tackle complex interesting and challenging opportunities collaborate with Comms leaders across AWS and Amazon build relationships with the media and contribute to various special projects. The ideal candidate is a highly organized individual who possesses a strong attention to detail has excellent interpersonal skills is able to pivot and react quickly with appropriate levels of urgency to inquiries that require timely responses can take on increased responsibility as the position advances and is an exceptional writer.

This role will be based in Seattle and requires periodic travel.


Key job responsibilities
Delivering comprehensive coverage reporting analysis and insights including aggregating coverage reports for AWS announcements industry news and events
Ensuring factually accurate representation of AWS and its services in the press
Staying on top of industry trends and continually seek training and education in new skills and tools to help the team be more efficient
Acting as the first line of response for media inquiries ensuring a professional and timely response
Developing and strengthening relationships with technology and business media and influencers
Managing complex fastmoving and unexpected communications challenges with highjudgement and professionalism
Supporting thirdparty customer and partner press releases
Managing AWS speaker approvals
Managing our measurement and analysis programs and tools


About the team
About the team
Inclusive Team Culture
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Work/Life Balance
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Mentorship and Career Growth
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Minimum of 2 years in PR (agency or inhouse) AR or communications experience
Bachelors degree

Program management experience
Excellent written and oral communications relationshipbuilding skills and attention to detail
Exceptional organizational and logistics skills
Ability to prioritize accountable in meeting deadlines and a willingness to take ownership
Experience working with customers partners and other external stakeholders

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $51700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $110500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.