Communications Specialist, Policy Communications and External Affairs

Amazon seeks a self-motivated and high-judgment communications professional to join its U.S. Policy Communications and External Affairs team. This role will drive communications efforts 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 communities, customers, and industries.

The ideal candidate has strong media relations and strategic communications experience. They excel at translating complex technology concepts into clear, compelling narratives, and bring 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 and journalists. The right candidate has excellent writing skills, experience driving proactive communications campaigns, the ability to manage reactive communications and complex narratives as they arise, and a history of utilizing good judgement in high pressure situations.

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 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