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Materials Engineer, Amazon Leo

Redmond, WA · On-site

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable ... You will work closely with external vendors to establish process control and identify new ...

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Materials Engineer, Amazon Leo

Redmond, WA · On-site

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable ... You will work closely with external vendors to establish process control and identify new ...

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Communications Specialist, Amazon Leo

Seattle, WA

$60K - $80K/yr

Amazon is seeking a motivated, creative, and mission-driven communications professional to support ... external channels - Anticipate and manage potential reputational issues - Develop and manage ...

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Communications Specialist, Amazon Leo

Seattle, WA

$60K - $80K/yr

Amazon is seeking a motivated, creative, and mission-driven communications professional to support ... external channels - Anticipate and manage potential reputational issues - Develop and manage ...

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An Amazon External job refers to a position with a company that partners with Amazon rather than being directly employed by Amazon. These roles can be in various industries, such as logistics, delivery services, customer support, or third-party sellers. External employees work for independent contractors or service providers but often collaborate closely with Amazon to fulfill its business operations. Responsibilities and benefits vary depending on the employer, not Amazon itself.

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Communications Specialist, Policy Communications and External Affairs

Amazon

Seattle, WA

$60K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago

Amazon rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 7,096 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 39 rated national retailers

Job description

Amazon seeks a self-motivated and high-judgment communications professional to join its U.S. Policy Communications and External Affairs team. This role will drive communications efforts in our data center regions across the US, helping raise awareness among key media, third-party partners, and local policy stakeholders about Amazon's policy priorities, advocacy initiatives, and positive impact on communities, customers, and industries.
The ideal candidate has strong media relations and strategic communications experience

They excel at translating complex technology concepts into clear, compelling narratives, and bring a background in supporting public policy initiatives. They will have a proven track record of working effectively internally across complex, cross-functional teams and externally with policymakers and journalists. The right candidate has excellent writing skills, experience driving proactive communications campaigns, the ability to manage reactive communications and complex narratives as they arise, and a history of utilizing good judgement in high pressure situations.
This position is based in Seattle, WA or Arlington, VA and will require periodic travel


Key job responsibilities
Work closely with Amazon's Infrastructure, Public Policy and Economic Development teams to drive awareness of Amazon's advocacy objectives and positive impact on customers, industries, and the communities where we operate
Develop communications plans, written content, and other communications assets in support of Amazon's policy objectives
Support a broad range of external communications programs and events aligned with Amazon's policy objectives
Establish and foster state, local, and regional media relationships by serving as a trusted source and educator about Amazon
Provide communications counsel to business leaders
Work cross-functionally to plan and execute Communications campaigns

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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.

Industry

It services, book publishers, retail, real estate, computer and electronic product manufacturing and software development

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Seattle, WA, US

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