PR Specialist, Global Corporate Trust & Reputation

<strong>Description<br><br></strong>Amazon is seeking a PR Specialist to join our Global Corporate Trust & Reputation (GCTR) team. In this role, you will be part of a team that identifies and responds to emerging topics impacting our business and brand. The GCTR team is responsible for reputation management across various Amazon business lines including customer service, operations, workplace, sustainability, community impact, and policy. You will thrive in our fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment and demonstrate eagerness to learn from experienced colleagues while contributing your own insights. This role offers diverse challenges that require a collaborative team player ready to roll up their sleeves to deliver results.<br><br>Key job responsibilities<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong>You will help manage day-to-day issues by providing PR counsel and responding to media inquiries, while developing your strategic thinking skills. You'll need clear communication abilities to address various scenarios and will be responsible for crafting external statements and responses under guidance. Strong writing skills and the ability to incorporate feedback quickly are essential. Core responsibilities include:<br><br><ul><li> Monitor, assess, and help manage multiple concurrent situations with sound judgment</li><li> Develop clear viewpoints on issues and craft concise narratives to express them</li><li> Build relationships with local media outlets/reporters to discuss stories, address inaccuracies, and establish rapport</li><li> Maintain meticulous attention to detail in all communications</li><li> Represent Amazon with media and external audiences on-camera and in written communication</li><li> Collaborate effectively across teams</li><li> Contribute fresh ideas for reaching important audiences</li><li> Inspect and refine processes to streamline our ways of working<br><br></li></ul>A day in the life<br><br>As a PR Specialist, you'll primarily handle incoming media inquiries from local U.S.-based outlets and provide PR counsel to site/business leadership with support from senior team members. You'll address diverse issues ranging from customer service concerns to delivery problems to operational site incidents. We seek someone comfortable engaging with reporters to gather information, educate them about our business, and appropriately advocate for Amazon's position to mitigate reputational risk. Willingness to develop skills for potential on-camera or social media representation is valued.<br><br><strong>About The Team<br><br></strong>The GCTR team is responsible for reputation management across various Amazon business lines including customer service, operations, workplace, sustainability, community impact, and policy.<br><br><strong>Basic Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> 1+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience</li><li> Bachelor's degree<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> Experience in professional communications or public relations<br><br></li></ul>Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.<br><br>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.<br><br>Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $51,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $110,500/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.<br><br><br><strong>Company</strong> - Amazon.com Services LLC<br><br>Job ID: A3111709