Communications Manager LATAM, Policy Communications and External Affairs

Amazon is seeking a self-motivated experienced public relations / issues management professional to join its Policy Communications and External Affairs team with a focus on Latin America. This role will support efforts to raise awareness among key media third-party partners and local policy stakeholders about Amazons positions advocacy initiatives and positive impact on customers industries and communities.

The ideal candidate has strong media relations and strategic communications experience excels at translating complex technology concepts into clear compelling narratives and brings a background in supporting public policy initiatives. They will have a proven track record of delivering results on high-profile policy issues for a complex global company or organization and a demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

This role can be based out of Washington D.C.; New York City; Mexico City MX; or São Paulo BR and will require periodic travel.

Key job responsibilities

• Work closely with the Latin America Public Policy teams to drive awareness of Amazons regional advocacy objectives and positive impact on customers industries and the communities where we operate;
• Drive issues management programs with a policy component and serve as key communications counselor on crisis issues;
• Develop communications plans written content and other communications assets in support of Amazons policy objectives in Latin America;
• Support a broad range of external communications programs and events aligned with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and policy objectives;
• Establish and foster state local and regional media relationships by serving as a trusted source and educator about Amazon;
• Manage inbound media inquiries relating to policy issues;

Provide communications counsel to policy and business leaders; and

Work cross-functionally to plan and execute communications campaigns

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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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114000 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $188500 / 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Internal Control,Accounting And Auditing,Accounts Handling,General Services,Elevator,Brand

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 114000 - 188500