Communications Manager, Policy Communications and External Affairs

Amazon is seeking a self-motivated experienced public relations/issues management professional to join its Policy Communications and External Affairs team with a focus on Latin America. This role will support efforts to raise awareness among key media third-party partners and local policy stakeholders about Amazons positions advocacy initiatives and positive impact on customers industries and communities.

The ideal candidate has strong media relations and strategic communications experience excels at translating complex technology concepts into clear compelling narratives and brings a background in supporting public policy initiatives. They will have a proven track record of delivering results on high-profile policy issues for a complex global company or organization and a demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

This role can be based out of Washington D.C.; New York City; Mexico City MX; or São Paulo BR and will require periodic travel.

Key job responsibilities
Work closely with the Latin America Public Policy teams to drive awareness of Amazons regional advocacy objectives and positive impact on customers industries and the communities where we operate;
Drive issues management programs with a policy component and serve as key communications counselor on crisis issues;
Develop communications plans written content and other communications assets in support of Amazons policy objectives in Latin America;
Support a broad range of external communications programs and events aligned with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and policy objectives;
Establish and foster state local and regional media relationships by serving as a trusted source and educator about Amazon;
Manage inbound media inquiries relating to policy issues;
Provide communications counsel to policy and business leaders; and
Work cross-functionally to plan and execute communications campaigns

- 7 years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
- Bachelors degree
- Speak write and read fluently in Spanish
- Communications experience with public policy issues working for a technology company and/or government

- Experience collaborating and influencing multiple teams across multiple organizations
- Speak write and read fluently in Portuguese

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