Business Content Journalist, Seller External Relations

$102,200 - $178,100/Yr

Amazon - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - San Diego, CA

10,001+ employees

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Business Content Journalist role at Amazon.com Services LLC focuses on creating compelling narratives that highlight the experiences of sellers on Amazon. This position is part of the Seller External Relations Strategy & Creative team, which aims to leverage storytelling and data-driven insights to engage various audiences through multiple content formats. The journalist will be responsible for researching, writing, and delivering high-quality articles and reports that resonate with the audience while adhering to journalistic ethics and standards.

Responsibilities

• Research and investigate news stories to gather relevant information from reliable sources.
• Conduct interviews with key individuals to gather first-hand information.
• Write well-crafted, concise, and compelling articles, features, and reports.
• Stay up to date with current Amazon events, news trends, and emerging topics to pitch and develop story ideas.
• Verify facts, cross-check information, and ensure accuracy in reporting.
• Adhere to journalistic principles, ethics, and editorial guidelines in all aspects of news reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a journalist with a proven track record of reporting across different beats/topics.
• Strong news judgment and the ability to identify compelling stories.
• Proficiency in adhering to journalistic ethics and AP guidelines.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
• Demonstrated portfolio of writing compelling and impactful articles across various channels and formats.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with digital platforms, social media, and multimedia journalism.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices.
• Exceptional research, writing, and storytelling skills with confidence in handling business, finance, and data-driven narratives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $102,200 to $178,100 based on experience and location.
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits as part of total compensation package.