Communications Specialist, CEO & Financial Comms
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Key job responsibilities
- Proactive and reactive external storytelling that transforms complex financial and technical concepts into engaging stories and ensures accurate and fair reporting.
- Build relationships with stakeholders to surface and tell authentic stories from within.
- Create employee communications that inspire and inform our global workforce.
- Support the quarterly earnings process.
- Co-produce and project manage global organization-wide communications events such as org-wide meetings and Amazons Annual Shareholder Meeting.
- Support VP-level external events and media engagement activities.
- Manage ad-hoc projects and communications as needed.
The ideal candidate thinks strategically takes initiative and has a proven track record of developing high-impact narratives across owned earned and internal channels. Strong editorial judgment and ability to identify newsworthy angles are essential as is experience adapting content for different audiences. We value candidates who are excited to experiment with emerging technologies and AI tools to enhance communication effectiveness.
Success in this role requires thriving in a fast-paced environment embracing ambiguity and maintaining composure while juggling multiple priorities. You should be confident asking questions quick to grasp complex issues and skilled at developing thoughtful messaging strategies under deadline.
A day in the life
You might start your morning reviewing overnight media coverage and flagging emerging themes for your team. From there you could shift into drafting messaging for an upcoming announcement or internal storytelling. After lunch you join a working session to plan an org-wide event. Throughout it all you are balancing multiple programs keeping timelines on track and ensuring every piece of content meets a high standard of clarity and accuracy.
- 5 years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
- Bachelors degree
- Experience in media relations and issues management
- Business and financial acumen: Demonstrated ability to read understand and translate financial statements & complex business strategies into clear audience-appropriate messages.
- Outstanding writing editing and verbal communication skills with a track record of crafting compelling narratives for diverse audiences (media employees investors).
- Strong stakeholder management and ability to earn trust: Proven experience successfully collaborating with & influencing cross-functional teams.
- Project management expertise: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a high-pressure deadline-driven environment.
- High judgment and integrity: Capacity to operate with discretion manage sensitive information & make sound timely decisions in complex situations.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 NY New York - 110300.00 - 148900.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 100300.00 - 135400.00 USD annually
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