Public Relations Specialist, Amazon Ads Comms Job at Amazon in Arlington

Public Relations Specialist, Amazon Ads Comms

Job ID: 2800523 | Amazon.com Services LLC

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 Amazon’s 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

1. Spearhead earned and owned proactive communications strategies for our AdTech services
2. Develop and lead PR activations supporting owned and industry events (e.g., unBoxed, Cannes, APS Summit)
3. Secure and manage speaking opportunities and relevant amplifications
4. Provide business teams with ongoing strategic counsel and support
5. Build and maintain strong media relationships
6. Keep current on industry trends, issues, and news
7. 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.

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