Amazon is hiring: Public Relations Specialist, Amazon Ads Comms in Seattle

Description

As a Public Relations Specialist for Amazon Ads you will provide counsel and partner with business teams to craft and execute programs that support our ad tech services, including the Amazon DSP, Amazon Marketing Cloud, and Amazon Publisher Services. This includes (but is not limited to) developing and executing both proactive story-telling and announcement-driven earned/owned proactive communications strategies, tactics; ongoing media relations; event support and amplification; collaborating with stakeholders across the Amazon Ads product and marketing teams, as well as Amazons global PR team; and working with our international teams to help extend and localize programs for their regions where relevant.

The successful candidate is customer-obsessed and has high-judgment, as well as excellent communications, media relations, and project management skills. The candidate should have experience and strong desire to work on infrastructure technology news, and be accustomed to working with high standards under tight deadlines.

Key job responsibilities

Spearhead earned and owned proactive communications strategies for our AdTech services

Develop and lead PR activations supporting owned and industry events (e.g., unBoxed, Cannes, APS Summit)

Secure and manage speaking opportunities and relevant amplifications

Provide business teams with ongoing strategic counsel and support

Build and maintain strong media relationships

Keep current on industry trends, issues, and news

Support complex, fast-moving and unexpected communications challenges

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience

- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field

- Experience with B2B technology

Preferred Qualifications

- Advertising industry PR experience

- Experience driving comprehensive earned and owned content strategies

- A Passion for building, experimentation, and big, creative thinking

- Experience managing press activations for events

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $68,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $147,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.