Amazon.com Services LLC

Technology

PolicyCommunications&ExternalAffairsManager,PolicyComms&ExternalAffairs

$70–171k Arlington, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Policy Communications & External Affairs Manager, Policy Comms & External Affairs at Amazon.com Services LLC. Skills: Policy communications, External affairs, Media relations. Drive awareness of advocacy objectives. Drive awareness of positive impact”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver impactful results

Industry & Context.

Technology
Eligibility Requirements

Periodic travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years professional communications experience, 7+ years public relations experience, Bachelor's degree

Nice to Have

Entrepreneurial spirit, Ability to work independently, Strategic thinking skills, Organizational skills, Outstanding attention to detail, Ability to communicate complex topics effectively, Thrives in collaborative environment, Willing to roll up sleeves, Sound judgment, Diplomacy, Confidence to engage leaders, Build consensus with leaders

What You'll Do.

Drive awareness of advocacy objectives

Drive awareness of positive impact

Develop communications plans

Develop written content

Develop communications assets

Support external communications programs

Support external communications events

Establish media relationships

Foster media relationships

Serve as trusted source

Provide communications counsel

Work cross-functionally to plan campaigns

Work cross-functionally to execute campaigns

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal cross-functional teams; External policymakers; External businesses; External suppliers

Communication Scope

Storytelling skills; Engage policy audiences; Engage business audiences

Full Job Description

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. Key job 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 custom

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