AmazonCommunications Principal, Policy Communications and External Affairs
Amazon is hiring a Communications Principal, Policy Communications and External Affairs in Arlington, United States. It pays $174k-$234k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions media relations, crisis communications and strategic communications among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Amazon has 20,000+ other open roles on Level.
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Lead media relations and communications campaigns supporting policy and business objectives, with a preference for tech and AI experience.
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.
Key job 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
Basic qualifications
- 10+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience developing successful marketing or communications campaigns
- Experience in media relations and issues management
- Prior experience related to AI, infrastructure, energy, technology policy, and/or and crisis communications
Preferred qualifications
- Experience managing projects and working independently
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
- Experience communicating complex concepts clearly and persuasively to different audiences
- 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
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, VA, Arlington - 173,600.00 - 234,400.00 USD annually
How we rate this
Communications Principal, Policy Communications and External Affairs at Amazon rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
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- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
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- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- Tell me about a project where crisis communications was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where strategic communications was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where public policy was part of your work. What did you do?
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