Amazon is seeking a highly-intelligent, high-judgement, and self-motivated senior communications professional to join our growing North America Sustainability Communications team. This individual will be responsible for leading the communication strategy for Amazon’s commitment to building a sustainable business for our employees, customers, and communities. Specifically, this person would focus on communications plan development, strategy, and execution around Carbon-Free Energy. Additionally, this person should act as a trusted counsel and be comfortable handling crisis communications, working closely with media, and advising senior leadership and executives. They should have a proven track record for leading and executing campaigns and announcements, including writing press releases, working cross collaboratively across teams on various time zones and thinking big. This individual should be able to move fast with high standards, be a self-starter, detail oriented, have the ability to dive deep on complex topics and actively look around corners.
Key job responsibilities
Define, develop, and oversee end-to-end execution of carbon free energy communications strategies and programs
Have extremely high standards and judgement with the ability to deliver strategic communications counsel to Amazon senior leaders and executives on both short-and-long-term challenges and opportunities.
Work cross-functionally to plan and execute communications campaigns
Manage reputational issues with internal stakeholders and members of the media
Develop and strengthen relationships with sustainability, business, and trade media
Manage complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges with high judgment and professionalism
Manage external communications agencies and budgets
Basic qualifications
10+ years of professional communications, public relations, or public affairs experience
Preferred qualifications
Energy communications experience
Experience planning high visibility participation in sustainability and energy events including New York Climate Week, London Climate Action Week, and CERA Week
Sustainability communications experience
Crisis communications and issues management experience
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The ability to work autonomously at times and roll up sleeves to get the job done
Outstanding attention to detail and bias for action
Thrives in a collaborative environment with experience working on large or global teams
Strong judgment and ability to make decisions in real-time
Executive thought leadership experience
Strong AI skills
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, NY, New York - 182,400.00 - 246,800.00 USD annually USA, VA, Arlington - 165,800.00 - 224,300.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 165,800.00 - 224,300.00 USD annually
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