Description

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Amazon via Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Amazon.

Amazon is looking for a PR and communications professional to support its grocery business! You will help drive communications for physical store launches across the US, online grocery delivery, grocery private brands, and day-to-day PR efforts. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast paced environment with experience in corporate communications and/or physical retail. The Amazon Comms team is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Communications Manager to drive store and online grocery launches and expansions, issues management, and related activities for Amazon Fresh and its grocery private brands. You will be a self-starter who can clearly formulate and communicate PR recommendations and plans to both peers and executives. You will also be comfortable providing counsel and guidance to a wide variety of counterparts. and a track record of exercising high-judgment while acting quickly. You will have extensive experience in dealing with national, regional and local news desks on a variety of reactive and proactive topics. To be successful in this role you will need excellent communications skills, exemplary writing ability, exceptional initiative, and a talent for collaboration. You should have experience working with high standards under tight deadlines. Creativity and flexibility are a must.

Periodic domestic travel required. This position can be based out of Seattle, WA; New York City, NY; or Washington D.C.

Key job responsibilities

Lead proactive PR announcements and related activities

Manage issues and brand reputation related to the Amazon grocery business

Work quickly and precisely under tight deadlines, and prioritize and manage multiple projects at one time

Develop and manage relationships with a range of media contacts, local and national

Strategize, write and evolve key messaging and plans

Work closely with marketing, public policy, program management and other internal groups to cohesively approach projects and activities

Build and execute PR plans, including communicating plans internally and securing leadership approvals

Successfully manage complex, fast-moving and unexpected communications challenges

Help manage an external public relations agency on strategy and day-to-day matters

Willingness to represent Amazon as a spokesperson

Day-to-day activities include:

Working directly with grocery business field teams and corporate stakeholders to advise on strategies, private brand launches and expansions, and PR needs.

Developing strategic PR plans for the grocery business as well as press materials for upcoming announcements.

Fielding press inquiries and developing response strategy on quick turns.

Driving proactive momentum storytelling for the grocery business with key corporate, consumer and local/regional press contacts.

Contract Length: 10 Months

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

Pay Range: $50-$54 per hour

AGS is an equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans). We Will consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law