Communications Principal, Policy Communications and External Affairs

Amazon • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

The Policy Communications and External Affairs team is at the forefront of shaping communications around the most advanced technologies on the planet and helping advocate for policies that enable customer innovation. The team is seeking an experienced communications leader to lead media relations and communications campaigns that support policy and business objectives across the U.S. This individual will build and execute successful strategic communications campaigns, build media relationships, and serve as an on-the-record spokesperson. Prior experience related to AI, infrastructure, technology policy, and crisis communications is preferred. Your day will be a dynamic blend of strategic storytelling, media engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll dive deep into emerging technology and policy and engage with top tier business, policy, and technology media. You should be motivated by a dynamic, highly creative culture where the challenge of breaking new ground and redefining best practices is welcome. You will have the ability to work alongside a variety of internal teams and operate across different business, policy, and technology areas. You should have extensive media relations and policy experience and a track record of utilizing good judgement in high pressure situations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Experience executing highly successful, creative campaigns and events
• Proven experience managing media relationships and a network of media and technology association contacts
• An entrepreneurial spirit, including ability to work independently and autonomously
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate complex topics effectively
• Expert understanding of technology and public policy trends
• Top-notch writing and verbal communications skills
• Thrives in a collaborative environment with a hands-on work ethic
• Experience pitching proactive stories to technology, policy, and business publications

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience related to AI, infrastructure, technology policy, and crisis communications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and oversee end-to-end execution of communications programs
• Manage reputational issues with internal stakeholders and members of the media
• Develop and strengthen relationships with technology, policy, and business journalists
• Work cross-functionally to plan and execute PR campaigns
• Manage complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges with high judgment and professionalism

Benefits

• Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.
• The base pay for this position ranges from $135,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $224,300/year in our highest geographic market.
• Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Amazon is a total compensation company.
• Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on 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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees