US Sports Communications Lead, Global Sports Communications

Prime Video is seeking an experienced communications professional to join our rapidly growing and evolving Sports team. This position will be responsible for the development and execution of communications strategy for sports programming on Prime Video, including the NBA. Candidates should have experience working in sports and/or media, with high standards under tight deadlines, and a proven track record of delivering results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This person must be passionate about sports, have extraordinary judgment, excellent communications skills, exemplary writing ability, and should be a strong project manager. This role will be part of the Global Sports Communications team and will be based in Los Angeles.Key job responsibilitiesDevise, create, and execute communications strategy and campaigns for live sports and sports programming on Prime Video. Manage media relations for Prime Video Sports including traditional print reporters, sports and entertainment trades, consumer sports media, digital media, and influencers.Work in partnership with other internal Amazon teams to drive successful PR programs for Prime Video Sports.Provide strategic communications counsel to key executives and business leaders.Manage complex communications challenges with media and internal stakeholders.Keep current on trends, issues, and news about both the business and consumer worlds of sports, media, and entertainment.Write press releases, media alerts, FAQs, talking points, talent and executive bios, and other publicity materials as needed.Basic qualifications- 7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience- Bachelor's degree- Experience managing crisis communications- Experience working closely with senior-level executives both internally and externally- Experience managing talent for events and/or publicityPreferred qualification - Strong sports media contacts- Exceptional verbal and written communications skills- Excellent judgment, particularly in narrow timeframes- Thrives in a collaborative environment and is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done- Has a strong bias for actionAmazon 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.Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $188,500/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.