PR Manager, Events, Selling Partner Services PR Job at Amazon in Seattle

PR Manager, Events, Selling Partner Services PR The Amazon Communications team is seeking a driven, detail-oriented, and savvy PR and communications leader for the role of Public Relations Manager, Events. The person who fills this highly visible role will spearhead communications and PR support for seller events, primarily responsible for crafting and executing an impactful press strategy for Accelerate, Amazon’s annual seller conference that brings together thousands of independent sellers and entrepreneurs.

In addition to working cross-functionally with numerous teams and stakeholders to successfully execute an earned, owned, and paid program, this person will own special projects to support the broader Selling Partner Services (SPS) Communications team. This role can be located in Seattle, WA, New York, NY, or the Washington, D.C. area.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter who can clearly formulate and communicate PR / communications recommendations and plans to both peers and executives, drive collaborative decisions, build relationships internally and externally, and deliver results. He / she will also be comfortable providing counsel and guidance to a wide variety of counterparts crossing a number of disciplines, will be able to juggle numerous priorities on tight deadlines, and will serve as an organized and thoughtful leader.

Key job responsibilities include :

Leading PR / communications strategy and execution for seller events, namely the annual Accelerate conference

Managing special projects to support the broader SPS narrative

Providing counsel to executives and cross-functional teams on PR / communications strategies, approaches, and messaging

Reviewing and providing PR input on keynote presentations, and other owned content such as blogs and social media

Developing strategy and content for announcing marquee launches at Accelerate

Developing and managing relationships with a range of top-tier media contacts

Writing and evolving messaging and talking points for briefing books, FAQs, and overall seller experience narrative

Building, guiding, and executing PR plans, including communicating plans internally and securing leadership approvals

Successfully managing complex, fast-moving and unexpected communications challenges, both proactively and reactively

Helping manage a third-party agency to support PR activities

Willingness to represent Amazon as a spokesperson

Basic Qualifications :

7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience

Bachelor's degree

Program management skills

Experience in writing and evolving clear messaging and plans

Preferred Qualifications :

Minimum of 3+ years of event PR experience

The ability to dive deep and understand how to position complex concepts clearly for maximum news value

Track record of developing creative, effective approaches to difficult communications challenges

The ability to concisely and effectively express your point of view

A knack for diplomacy and the confidence to engage and build consensus with leaders at all levels

Crisis communications and issues management chops

Combination of in-house and agency PR experience with global reach

Excellent written and oral communication skills

The ability to understand and work with complex concepts

Very strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Strong ability to work in an ambiguous environment and quickly identify solutions to problems

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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