US Policy Communications and External Affairs Manager, Amazon Policy Communications and External Affairs

Amazon • Arlington, VA

12d • Onsite

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 and helping advocate for policies that enable customer innovation. This
role will drive communications efforts in our data center regions across the
Eastern 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, excels 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 across
cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

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 the Arlington, VA and will require periodic travel.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in professional communications or public relations

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Amazon's Public Policy and Economic Development teams to drive awareness of Amazon's 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 objectives
• Support a broad range of external communications programs and events aligned with Amazon's 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

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: Manager