Job Description

**This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract**

Amazon is seeking an experienced PR professional to join our global team and lead communications across automotive and other emerging products. Amazon is continuously exploring new ways to innovate across industries to enhance customer experiences. As a PR Manager, you will provide communications counsel to, and partner with, business leaders to craft and implement holistic communications programs that help educate and inspire our audiences about Amazon’s latest ventures. The candidate should have experience working with high standards under tight deadlines, and a proven track record of earning trust from internal and external stakeholders, as well as effectively managing complex and high-profile media/speaking engagements in the automotive and technology sectors. The successful candidate is customer-obsessed with high judgment.

This includes (but is not limited to) developing and executing proactive and evergreen storytelling; ongoing media relations; event support and amplification; and executive and stakeholder management. The candidate should have a passion for storytelling, knowledge of the European automotive industry, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key job responsibilities
• Spearhead owned and earned communications strategies and messaging for automotive and other emerging products across media engagements, speaking engagements, and owned channels/events.
• Manage executive speaking and media engagements related to strategic partnerships and initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Amazon’s communications and business organizations.
• Provide strategic PR counsel and support to business leaders across automotive and emerging product initiatives.
• Keep current on industry trends, issues, and news in the automotive and technology sectors.
• Build and maintain relevant media relationships in technology and automotive industries.
• Successfully manage complex, fast-moving and unexpected communications challenges, particularly in dynamic and evolving business environments.
• Develop and execute communications programs across Europe, adapting strategies and content for local audiences and media landscapes.

Basic Qualifications

- Experience in professional communications or public relations
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience writing for a range of audiences and formats, including press releases, blog posts, statements, social media, and briefing packets.
- Experience working internationally, including with media across multiple regions.
- Strong understanding of the European automotive landscape and key industry stakeholders.
- German language proficiency at CEFR C1 level or above. Proficiency in one or more additional European languages.

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