Public Relations Specialist, Amazon Ads Comms

$68,900 - $147,400/Yr

Amazon - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Seattle, WA

10,001+ employees

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

About the position

As a Public Relations Specialist for Amazon Ads, you will provide strategic counsel and collaborate with business teams to develop and execute communication programs that support ad tech services. This role involves proactive storytelling, media relations, event support, and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the visibility of Amazon's advertising technology offerings.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead earned and owned proactive communications strategies for our AdTech services
• Develop and lead PR activations supporting owned and industry events (e.g., unBoxed, Cannes, APS Summit)
• Secure and manage speaking opportunities and relevant amplifications
• Provide business teams with ongoing strategic counsel and support
• Build and maintain strong media relationships
• Keep current on industry trends, issues, and news
• Support complex, fast-moving and unexpected communications challenges

Requirements

• 5+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field
• Experience with B2B technology
• Advertising industry PR experience
• Experience driving comprehensive earned and owned content strategies
• Strong project management skills

Nice-to-haves

• A passion for building, experimentation, and big, creative thinking
• Experience managing press activations for events

Benefits

• Full range of medical benefits
• Financial benefits including equity and sign-on payments
• Comprehensive employee benefits package