Communications Specialist, Stores

Amazon • Seattle, WA

21h

About The Position

Amazon is seeking a self-motivated, results-driven, and creative communications
professional to join its Stores Communications team in Seattle, WA. As a
Communications Specialist, you will develop and execute strategic communications
programs designed to elevate Amazon’s transportation business lines including
Amazon Freight, Amazon Shipping, and Amazon Air Cargo.

Amazon Freight, Amazon Shipping, and Amazon Air Cargo power how businesses move
products and materials around the world. In this role, you will lead PR strategy
for launches and momentum moments, drive proactive engagement with key trade
media, and support high-impact industry events. You will collaborate
cross-functionally with Legal, Public Policy, and other partners to deliver
clear, coordinated communications that advance Amazon’s transportation
businesses.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring B2B PR experience, ideally in
logistics or retail communications, along with a strong instinct for
storytelling and a proven ability to develop and execute impactful PR
strategies. You’ll proactively identify timely media opportunities and you’re
comfortable collaborating across multiple teams and agencies. You’ll thrive in
fast-paced environments, consistently delivering high-quality results under
tight deadlines, with strong writing skills, keen attention to detail, and the
ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Requirements

• 5+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
• Bachelor's degree

Nice To Haves

• Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
• Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with proven success in maintaining relationships with media contacts
• Understanding of the media landscape, with the ability to anticipate trends and identify story opportunities
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Creative and entrepreneurial thinking

Responsibilities

• Drive proactive media coverage and manage reactive media inquiries for Amazon’s transportation businesses.
• Provide ongoing PR support to the business, including everything from program changes to issues and escalations.
• Coordinate with third-party business partners on upcoming announcements and other joint initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and agency partners to develop and execute strategies that deliver on objectives and measure the impact of communications programs.
• Develop, secure approvals for, and execute communications plans and press materials in support of launches and innovations.
• Engage and build relationships with reporters from key media outlets.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the business, as needed.
• Stay current on industry trends, news, and other relevant topics.

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level