PR Assistant, Campaigns
Job Description
DESCRIPTION
Come build the future with us.
Amazon’s Worldwide Communications (WWC) team is hiring! We’re looking for someone who possesses an interest in building integrated communications campaigns, and enjoys working with cross-functional teams. We invite candidates to apply who are curious and excited to learn more about what it’s like to work at Amazon.
You will work across our communications organization, learning the ins-and-outs of public relations, refining your writing skills, learning from Amazon leaders, and working with a mentor. You will also offer your own insight into how Amazon should think about communicating, all while applying innovative and global thinking. You will spend time collaborating with internal stakeholder teams across PR, marketing, and advertising in support of Amazon’s Retail division, attending events (even if virtual), diving into their innovative products and services, and working on communications approaches.
Successful candidates will bring diverse perspectives and varied experiences (whether from school, life, or past jobs). We value peculiarity and curiosity (see our Leadership Principles), and hope you’re interested in joining us.
About Worldwide Communications
Amazon’s WWC is comprised of hundreds of communications professionals, based globally. We are responsible for better informing customers, media, employees, and policymakers about Amazon’s unique culture of innovation and customer centricity, cutting-edge products and services, workplace and employee programs, environmental and sustainability initiatives, and more. WWC aims to continuously strengthen Amazon’s reputation and trust with customers by educating the world about Amazon’s products and services, and how we support employees, small businesses, partners, content creators, developers, the economy, the environment, and communities where we operate.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-Bachelor’s degree
-Previous work, internship, and/or other leadership experience in a professional/academic environment in communication(s), public relations, and/or writing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-Highly effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively and comfortably interact with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and varying levels of seniority.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to create and effectively deliver factual, relevant, and clear messaging, research, etc.
-Motivated self-starter who can work well autonomously.
Inclusive Team Culture Here at Amazon, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Work/Life Balance
Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren’t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we’re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life—both in and outside of work.
Mentorship and Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $47,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $76,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
