Summary
About this role
The ideal candidate has a strong track record in communications. To be successful in this role you will need excellent communications skills, writing ability, and initiative, and to be comfortable with ambiguity and have a strong sense of ownership. You should have experience delivering results with high standards under tight deadlines, ideally in a complex organization.
Key job responsibilities
• Keep a finger on the pulse of industry trends and the evolving AI landscape, and develop new earned, owned, and paid communications approaches that help reach audiences
• Develop, drive, and support product communications plans, programs, and content in support of Amazon’s Shopping business
• Have interest in AI and other technologies that help make shopping even more convenient and fun
• Provide communications counsel to business leaders
• Help manage reputational issues Basic Qualifications: - 5+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
- Bachelor's degree Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of key technology and market trends
- Experience communicating complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines, or experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects and tasks
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Interest in technology, retail, and emerging shopping trends
- Track record of exercising high judgment
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, NY, New York - 84,200.00 - 147,400.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 76,600.00 - 134,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 134,000.00 USD annually
Other facts
About Amazon
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one.
Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world.
Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind.
You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1." What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.
What you'll do
- The PR Specialist will develop and support product communications plans for Amazon's Shopping business while keeping track of industry trends in AI. They will also provide communications counsel to business leaders and manage reputational issues.
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