Communications Specialist, International Stores & Corporate Communications

Amazon is seeking a high-judgment, self-motivated, and creative communications professional to join our International Stores and Corporate Communications Team in Canada. This role will be based at Amazon’s Vancouver Tech Hub.

The ideal candidate is based in Vancouver, BC with an ability to travel regularly. You must have a strong track record in public relations, ideally in an agency setting or in house in a media-facing role, with knowledge of local reporters, content creators, stakeholders, and community leaders and a proven track record of building strong external relationships. Internally, you will work closely with other communications teams, as well as Public Policy, Economic Development, Stores and Operations business teams, to manage programs and craft compelling stories for external and internal audiences.

To be successful in this role you will need excellent communications skills, writing ability, initiative, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves. You should have experience delivering results with high standards under tight deadlines, with a track record of creativity and flexibility, ideally in a complex organisation.


Key job responsibilities
• Keep a finger on the pulse of industry trends and the evolving media landscape and how to develop new earned, owned, and paid communications approaches that help reach audiences
• Develop and drive communications plans, programs, and content in support of Amazon’s business and corporate reputation
• Establish and foster media relationships by serving as a trusted source and spokesperson representing Amazon
• Provide communications counsel to business leaders
• Manage reputational issues


About the team
The International Stores and Corporate Communications team is at the forefront of protecting and building Amazon’s reputation, communicating stories that showcase how Amazon creates a positive impact for customers across Canada, creates opportunities for employees, how we invest in the economy; and how we contribute to local communities across the country.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 5+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field
- Experience in media relations and issues management
- Strong written and oral communications skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience managing a high volume of requests and competing deadlines
- Communications experience with internet, technology, retail, and/or transportation companies
- Strong track record in consumer and/or corporate public relations, ideally in an agency setting or in-house in media relations roles
- Strong relationships with local and/or national media
- Exercise high judgment, particularly in narrow timeframes
- Develop creative, effective approaches to difficult communications challenges
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment while working both autonomously and as part of cross-functional teams
- Creativity and the ability to develop fresh storytelling concepts
- Pay painstaking attention to detail
- Working knowledge of French language helpful but not mandatory

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.