PR & Executive Communications Manager, Sustainability

$114,000 - $188,500/Yr

Amazon - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

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

About the position

Amazon is seeking a seasoned PR and Executive Communications professional to join our Global Sustainability PR team. This individual will be responsible for supporting executive communications strategies for Worldwide Sustainability leadership and developing PR plans in support of Amazon's commitment to The Climate Pledge. The ideal candidate should possess extremely high standards and judgment, with the ability to deliver strategic communications counsel to Amazon senior leaders. They should be capable of working autonomously as well as collaboratively with a team, coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders and partners around the world. In this role, the individual will develop PR strategies for cross-team storytelling opportunities on sustainability topics and The Climate Pledge. They will support executive communications for Amazon's Worldwide Sustainability leadership team and implement an executive social media strategy for Worldwide Sustainability and Community Impact leaders. Additionally, the individual will oversee Amazon's Worldwide Sustainability Speakers Bureau and maintain relationships with national business, tech, and sustainability-focused press, preparing executives for interviews. The candidate must be a solid writer who can craft messaging materials ranging from press releases, blog posts, speeches, and talking points. They will also provide PR planning and support at significant events such as the World Economic Forum, UN Climate Change Conference (COP), Climate Week, SXSW, and more. A willingness to travel periodically, both domestically and internationally with the team, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop PR strategies for cross-team storytelling opportunities on sustainability topics and The Climate Pledge.
• Support executive communications for Amazon's Worldwide Sustainability leadership team.
• Implement an executive social media strategy for Worldwide Sustainability and Community Impact leaders.
• Oversee Amazon's Worldwide Sustainability Speakers Bureau.
• Maintain relationships with national business, tech, and sustainability focused press and prepare executives for interviews.
• Craft messaging materials including press releases, blog posts, speeches, and talking points.
• Provide PR planning and support at events such as World Economic Forum, UN Climate Change Conference (COP), Climate Week, SXSW and more.
• Travel periodically both domestically and internationally with the team.

Requirements

• 7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field

Nice-to-haves

• Track record in communications supporting senior business leaders.
• Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills to work effectively with executives and stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly proficient in using various communication channels and tools, including social media platforms.
• Ability to self-motivate, work autonomously at times and roll up their sleeves to get the job done.
• Solid judgment and ability to make decisions in real-time.
• Background in sustainability communications preferred.

Benefits

• Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
• Equity and sign-on payments as part of total compensation package