Communications Specialist, Policy Communications and External Affairs

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 Amazons 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 Amazons positive impact manage complex reputational and policy topics partner with and activate third-party allies and develop tailored messaging strategies and content. They possess strong media relations and strategic communications experience are expert at translating complex technology concepts into concise and well-written narratives have experience supporting policy initiatives and have a demonstrated ability to work on cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate enjoys diving deep into technology understanding how it is shaping and redefining our world and engaging business and technology media. This candidate also has experience in executing local public affairs campaigns via earned paid and social media channels. They are motivated by a dynamic highly creative culture where the challenge of breaking new ground and redefining best practices is this role the candidate will have the ability to work alongside a variety of internal teams and senior leaders. The candidate must have excellent writing skills experience driving proactive communications campaigns and a track record of utilizing good judgement in high pressure situations.

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 Amazons 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 Amazons policy objectives
Support a broad range of external communications programs and events aligned with Amazons 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


- 5 years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
- Bachelors degree
- Communications experience with public policy issues in technology industry or government

- Experience managing media relationships and working with third parties engaged on technology policy

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 VA Arlington - 76600.00 - 134000.00 USD annually