Public Relations Specialist, Grocery Communications

Amazon is looking for a talented and driven public relations professional to join our Grocery Communications this role you will support communications and public relations programs for Amazons grocery business including Whole Foods Market with a focus on Quality Standards and Sustainability. You will also provide communications support for NGO engagement and partnerships. This is a cross-functional role that requires strong media relations skills excellent writing a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple programs in a fast-paced environment.

A successful candidate is a strategic thinker and skilled communicator who can translate complex topics including the science behind banned ingredients detailed sustainability initiatives commitments to regenerative agriculture and supply chain practices into clear compelling narratives for media executives spokespeople and other key stakeholders. You will work across internal teams and with external partners to protect and advance Amazons reputation in the grocery and sustainability space.

Key job responsibilities
Communications Program Management: Plan and execute complex communications programs across multiple internal teams including earned media stakeholder messaging and proactive storytelling for Amazons grocery quality standards and sustainability initiatives.

Media Relations: Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with relevant media representatives across food retail sustainability and business media.

Content Development: Write and edit press releases blogs talking points FAQs briefing materials and other communications content with timely accurate consistent and unambiguous messaging.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work across teams including Legal Public Policy Brand and Business teams to ensure communications programs are aligned with broader organizational goals timelines and priorities.

NGO Communications Support: Provide communications support for NGO engagement and partnerships including developing messaging coordinating stakeholder alignment and supporting external-facing materials.

Stakeholder Alignment: Set priorities and milestones with stakeholders act as communications partner. Accelerate progress by driving timely decisions and clearing blockers.

Process Improvement: Identify and optimize program workflows and team processes; recommend cross-team process improvements to drive better outputs.

Reputational Risk Management Measurement and Reporting: Monitor media and customer insights; identify trends and themes and share insights with stakeholders and leadership. Provide recommendations on perceived risks and opportunities. Review and monitor data (media hits feedback engagement metrics) as relevant.

- 5 years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
- Bachelors degree
- Experience working and communicating with multiple stakeholders C-level executives and cross-functional teams
- Strong writing and editing skills with experience producing press releases talking points FAQs and other PR materials
- Experience developing and maintaining media relationships garnering positive earned media coverage
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience identifying and mitigating reputational risk

- Experience in food grocery retail sustainability or consumer goods communications
- Familiarity with sustainability topics (e.g. environmental certifications food quality standards)
- An entrepreneurial spirit including ability to work independently and autonomously
- Experience supporting NGO communications partnerships or stakeholder engagement
- Experience working with or on behalf of a major consumer brand
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex or technical topics into clear accessible narratives for diverse audiences
- Experience working cross-functionally with Legal Policy and/or Government Affairs teams

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position 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. Learn more about our benefits at TX AUSTIN - 76600.00 - 134000.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 76600.00 - 134000.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 82700.00 - 134000.00 USD annually