Amazon · 1 hour ago
Field Communications Coordinator, US Field Communications
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$52K/yr - $110K/yr
1+ years expAmazon is seeking a high-judgment, self-motivated, and creative communications professional to join our Field Communications Team. As a Regional PR Coordinator, you will help manage proactive, positive, earned, external storytelling for Amazon at the hyperlocal level, supporting the Northeast US region.
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Responsibilities
Support the development and management of external earned storytelling in cities with Amazon sites, such as high-visibility operations and corporate building milestone events, community donations with local elected officials, news media facility tours, and other media relations activities. You will support strategies to secure positive coverage, build Amazon's reputation, and amplify content
Collaborate with communications teams across Amazon to support their local news announcements
Develop and write news releases, media advisories, reporter and content creator (such as podcasters and influencers) pitches, fact sheets, spokesperson talking points, social media copy, and related media materials
Support the management of time-sensitive and unexpected communications challenges, providing communications support to internal stakeholders for both short- and long-term opportunities
Build and maintain relationships with key traditional and non-traditional media members including social media influencers, podcasters, and bloggers
Work collaboratively with multi-stakeholder teams across communications, public policy, operations, and business functions
Effectively represent Amazon as a spokesperson via print, radio, TV, and podcast interviews
Research and integrate industry news, trends and compelling angles into PR programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field
1+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
Experience with media relations and earned media campaigns
Demonstrated ability to write compelling stories and press materials
Experience working with local/regional media outlets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to travel regularly within the Northeast region
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Preferred
Experience in professional communications or public relations
Strong relationship-building abilities with media and stakeholders
Self-motivation and ability to work independently
Experience in hyperlocal or regional PR campaigns
Experience working cross-functionally with operations, policy, or business teams
Track record of securing positive earned media coverage
On-camera spokesperson experience or media training
Community relations or stakeholder engagement experience
Familiarity with PR measurement and analytics tools
Experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Existing relationships with Northeast US media (NYC, Connecticut, New Jersey area)
Understanding of local market dynamics and community issues
Benefits
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
Amazon
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$8.11BKey Investors
Kleiner Perkins
2023-01-03Post Ipo Debt· $8B
2001-07-24Post Ipo Equity· $100M
1997-05-15IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas J. Herrington
CEO, Worldwide Amazon Stores
Werner Vogels
VP & CTO
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