Amazon 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.
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
Skills
- 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
- 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 Overview
Amazon is a tech firm with a focus on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://amazon.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Amazon has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 22803 in 2025, 21175 in 2024, 19057 in 2023, 24088 in 2022, 12233 in 2021, 14881 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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