Responsibilities

• Contribute to business-wide media relations strategy and execution, building a robust network of reporter and influencer contacts across technology, consumer, and business media
• Proactively generate story leads through ongoing relationship management, identifying opportunities to connect Amazon's innovations with the right media voices at the right time
• Develop and implement program management systems to track reporter contacts, monitor open leads, and measure relationship health across your media network
• Create a pipeline of coverage opportunities that support business objectives and enhance Amazon's reputation through strategic outreach and consistent engagement
• Craft compelling press materials and pitches, monitor media coverage and emerging trends, and analyze public sentiment to inform strategy
• Work collaboratively across org-wide teams to prioritize opportunities, balance competing demands, and ensure seamless execution of media relations programs

Requirements

• 5+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Proven track record of building and maintaining productive relationships with journalists and media contacts
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines

Preferred

• Can work proactively and independently, meet deadlines, and deliver on projects
• Strong interpersonal and networking abilities with proven success fostering trust with media contacts.
• Experience developing systems or mechanisms to track media relationships and measure engagement.
• Understanding of the media landscape with ability to anticipate trends and identify story opportunities.
• Collaborative mindset with demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Amazon 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
• parental leave