Amazon

Communications Specialist, Delivery

Amazon$82K — $134K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional communications or public relations experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working directly with media
  • Strong ability to drive progress and earn trust across teams
  • Highly organized with multitasking capabilities
  • Relevant experience with government and regulation topics

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute local media strategies for fast delivery programs
  • Develop and scale playbooks for consistent local communications
  • Drive local media engagement for key initiatives and site launches
  • Plan and execute local media events and experiential showcases
  • Translate national campaigns into relevant local narratives
  • Align with business, operations, and communications teams on messaging
  • Write and execute comprehensive communications plans
  • Manage reactive media inquiries with a focus on local impact

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Mental health support
  • Flexible spending accounts
Full Job Description
This role will serve as a key connector between national narratives and local execution-guiding market-level storytelling for new delivery launches, fast delivery offerings, and customer experience innovations. The ideal candidate is strong at building repeatable playbooks, managing local media engagement, and translating national priorities into locally relevant, high-impact moments.

Key job responsibilities

- Lead and execute local media strategies to support Amazon's fast delivery speeds programs and launches.

- Develop and scale playbooks for local communications across delivery programs, ensuring consistency while enabling market-specific storytelling.

- Drive local media engagement for key initiatives, including new site launches, service expansions, and delivery innovations.

- Plan and execute local media events, tours, and experiential moments that showcase Amazon's delivery network and customer benefits.

- Translate national campaigns into locally relevant narratives that resonate with regional media and communities.

- Partner closely with business, operations, and Comms teams to align on launch timelines, messaging, and execution.

- Write and execute communications plans.

- Develop and write press releases, media pitches, and owned channel content.

- Build relationships with reporters from key media outlets.

- Manage reactive media inquiries and issues with a focus on local and community impacts.

- Write, develop, and manage approvals for communications and external messaging dealing with sensitive and timely topics.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

- Bachelor's degree

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Excellent written and verbal communications skills

- Ability to drive progress and earn trust while working across multiple teams

- Experience working directly with media

- Experience with government and regulation topics

- Ability to operate independently while coordinating across multiple teams and stakeholders

- Solid judgment, particularly in narrow time frames

- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple launches and timelines simultaneously

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Arlington - 76,600.00 - 134,000.00 USD annually

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About Amazon

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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Size
1,608 employees
Market Cap
$832.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
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