Policy Communications & External Affairs Manager, Policy Comms & External Affairs

Amazon • Arlington, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Amazon is seeking a self-motivated and high-judgment communications professional to join its Policy Communications and External Affairs team. The team is at the forefront of shaping communications around the most advanced technologies on the planet, helping to advocate for policies that enable customer innovation and demonstrating the positive impact that our investments bring to the places where we operate. This role will drive communications efforts at the national level and in our data center regions across the US, helping raise awareness among key media, third-party partners, and local policy stakeholders about Amazon’s policy priorities, advocacy initiatives, and positive impact on customers, industries, and communities.

The ideal candidate has strong media relations and strategic communications experience, especially securing agenda-setting stories with Tier 1 national media. They excel at translating complex technology concepts into clear, compelling narratives, and brings a background in supporting public policy initiatives. They will have a proven track record of working effectively internally across complex, cross-functional teams and externally with policymakers, businesses and suppliers, in a fast-paced environment while delivering impactful results.

This role requires a passion for technology and its role in transforming industries and communities. The candidate should have experience executing integrated public affairs campaigns across earned, paid, and social media channels. A successful candidate will demonstrate excellent writing and storytelling skills, sound judgment under pressure, and an ability to engage both policy and business audiences.

This position is based in Seattle, WA or Arlington, VA and will require periodic travel.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• An entrepreneurial spirit, including ability to work independently
• Strong strategic thinking and organizational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and ability to communicate complex topics effectively
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done
• Strong judgement, a knack for diplomacy, and the confidence to engage and build consensus with functional leaders at all levels

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Amazon's Infrastructure, Public Policy and Economic Development teams to drive awareness of Amazon's national, 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 Amazon's policy and investment objectives
• Support a broad range of external communications programs and events aligned with Amazon's policy objectives
• Establish and foster national, 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

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
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

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