Website Amazon
DESCRIPTION
Amazon has a unique opportunity for a highly intelligent, self-motivated, and creative public relations professional to join our PR team in Seattle. As a PR Manager for Amazon Echo, you will work with the Amazon Alexa PR team and key business leaders to imagine, develop and execute communications programs related to Echo devices and our go-to-market strategy.
The right candidate will have a passion for consumer electronics, a knack for simplifying the complex and the ability to not only set strategy but also execute flawlessly on the tactics. This person will be expected to build trust with key business stakeholders, look around corners to anticipate and prepare for issues, and to support the general rhythm of the business.
Core responsibilities include:
· Drive thought leadership and rich storytelling efforts for our Echo portfolio
· Create communications strategies and programs that influence perception and move the needle on key business objectives
· Develop in-depth, working relationships with business and technology press
· Successfully manage complex, fast-moving and unexpected communications challenges
· Support product launches and go-to-market planning
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s degree
· 6+ years of consumer or B2B technology PR experience
· Experience managing media relationships
· Experience coordinating PR initiatives with outside companies and vendor
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience with product launches and go-to-market planning
· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
· Ability to exercise high judgment in narrow time-framesAn entrepreneurial spirit, including the ability to work independently and autonomously
· Outstanding attention to detail and bias for action, as well as an understanding of technology, and ability to communicate complex topics effectively
Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation