Amazon.com Services LLC Looking For Manager, Public Relations, Amazon Ads at Arlington, VA Full Time

• 8+ years of experience in Public Relations
• Advertising industry and technology PR experience
• Bachelor’s degree

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an experienced public relations professional to help support our worldwide advertising business, specifically leading PR for our advertising technology suite. Amazon Ads helps brands reach relevant audiences on our sites, apps, devices and across the web in ways that help grow their businesses and create value for customers.

Key job responsibilities

As a PR Manager for Amazon Ads’ technology solutions you will provide counsel to and partner with business leaders to craft and execute programs that support the advertising business globally, with a focus on our core infrastructure and technology solutions including Amazon DSP, Amazon Marketing Cloud, and Sizmek Ad Suite. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) developing and executing owned and earned proactive communications strategies, tactics, and content in support of key initiatives; media relations; event support; collaborating with stakeholders from across 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.

The successful candidate is customer-obsessed and has high-judgment, as well excellent communications, media relations, and project management skills. The candidate should have experience working with high standards under tight deadlines and managing ambiguity as priorities change, as well explicit advertising industry and technology experience.

A day in the life

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearhead owned and earned communications strategies and messaging for our advertising technology suite
• Manage external speaking opportunities and press extensions
• Provide strategic PR counsel and support to business leaders globally
• Keep current on industry trends, issues, and news and proactively provide related counsel
• Build and maintain media relationships
• Successfully manage complex, fast-moving and unexpected communications challenges

About the team

We have team members in both located in North America, EU and APAC.

• Experience working internationally, including with media across multiple regions
• Experience working with sales teams
• Experience managing a current network of media contacts and a desire to work with the media proactively to accomplish business goals
• Experience writing for diverse audiences and formats, including copy-writing and speech writing
• An entrepreneurial spirit, including the ability to work independently and autonomously
• Fluency/proficiency in multiple languages

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.