Amazon
Communications Manager LATAM, Policy Communications and External Affairs
Amazon, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Communications Manager LATAM, Policy Communications and External Affairs
Amazon is seeking a self‑motivated, experienced public relations/issues management professional to join its Policy Communications and External Affairs team, with a focus on Latin America. This role will support efforts to raise awareness among key media, third‑party partners, and local policy stakeholders about Amazon’s positions, advocacy initiatives, and positive impact on customers, industries, and communities.
Key job responsibilities
Work closely with the Latin America Public Policy teams to drive awareness of Amazon’s regional advocacy objectives and positive impact on customers, industries, and the communities where we operate;
Drive issues management programs with a policy component and serve as key communications counselor on crisis issues;
Develop communications plans, written content, and other communications assets in support of Amazon’s policy objectives in Latin America;
Support a broad range of external communications programs and events aligned with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Amazon.com’s policy objectives;
Establish and foster state, local, and regional media relationships by serving as a trusted source and educator about Amazon;
Manage inbound media inquiries relating to policy issues;
Provide communications counsel to policy and business leaders; and
Work cross‑functionally to plan and execute communications campaigns.
Basic Qualifications
7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
Bachelor's degree
Speak, write, and read fluently in Spanish
Communications experience with public policy issues working for a technology company and/or government
Preferred Qualifications
Experience collaborating and influencing multiple teams across multiple organizations
Speak, write, and read fluently in Portuguese
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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.
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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Key job responsibilities
Work closely with the Latin America Public Policy teams to drive awareness of Amazon’s regional advocacy objectives and positive impact on customers, industries, and the communities where we operate;
Drive issues management programs with a policy component and serve as key communications counselor on crisis issues;
Develop communications plans, written content, and other communications assets in support of Amazon’s policy objectives in Latin America;
Support a broad range of external communications programs and events aligned with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Amazon.com’s policy objectives;
Establish and foster state, local, and regional media relationships by serving as a trusted source and educator about Amazon;
Manage inbound media inquiries relating to policy issues;
Provide communications counsel to policy and business leaders; and
Work cross‑functionally to plan and execute communications campaigns.
Basic Qualifications
7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
Bachelor's degree
Speak, write, and read fluently in Spanish
Communications experience with public policy issues working for a technology company and/or government
Preferred Qualifications
Experience collaborating and influencing multiple teams across multiple organizations
Speak, write, and read fluently in Portuguese
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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.
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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