Communications Manager, Analyst Relations, Amazon Global Communications - Amazon

Description Amazon is looking for an experienced communications professional to build out an Analyst Relations team for its Worldwide Stores Communications team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to drive build and execute an analyst and third-party engagement program, with a focus on building awareness of Stores business and the experiences we create for customers. We seek a high-judgement, self-starting, detail-oriented, and experienced communications professional. The right candidate will have experience working with analysts and research firms (inclusive of boutique firms, media, and academics) and an ability to operate independently. This person should have experience communicating about technology innovations and great customer experiences. The Analyst Relations Manager will partner with Amazon's communications and business teams, and will have opportunities to work directly with business leaders. This role will develop strategies, define tactics, and lead the execution of our communication programs that reach analysts and other researchers. The individual must be comfortable with balancing big thinking with detailed execution, and should have the ability to quickly adapt to new information. The ideal candidate is motivated by learning in a creative and dynamic culture, breaking new ground, and redefining best practices. The right candidate is strong writer who can clarify complex ideas and technical topics and communicate them to a wide variety of internal and external audiences. This position can be based out of Seattle, WA or Arlington, VA. Key job responsibilities - Driving external thought-leader awareness of Amazon's Stores business, including its core benefits and innovations. - Creating and delivering ongoing activities such as relationship management, briefings, events, and business-team support. - Proactively building awareness and securing positive placement of Amazon in thought leader commentary. - Collaborating with business and communications teams to educate external thought leaders. - Prioritizing and managing incoming requests from thought leaders for information, event speakers, and research partnerships. - Writing presentations and preparing executives for engaging with external thought leaders. - Defining, measuring and reporting success and learnings. - Regularly interact with senior leadership to influence strategy. - Tracking results and other data to feed into weekly and quarterly status reports. Basic Qualifications - 7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience - Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field - Experience interacting with executive leadership Preferred Qualifications - Proven ability to craft highly impactful copy - A track record of successfully representing high-profile technology companies - Outstanding attention to detail, understanding of technology and ability to communicate complex topics effectively - Excellent writing skills - Strong judgment and the ability to respond quickly to changing data - A knack for diplomacy and the confidence to engage and build consensus with functional leaders at all levels Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. 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.