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Description

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 Amazon’s 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 Amazon’s 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 Amazon’s policy objectives in Latin America;

• Support a broad range of external communications programs and events aligned with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Amazon.com’s 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

Basic Qualifications

- 7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience

- Bachelor's degree

- Speak, write, and read fluently in Spanish

- Communications experience with public policy issues working for a technology company and/or government

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience collaborating and influencing multiple teams across multiple organizations

- Speak, write, and read fluently in Portuguese

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $188,500/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 . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.