PR Manager, Consumer

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon is looking for a highly-intelligent, high-judgment, self-motivated and creative public relations professional to join the team responsible for telling compelling stories about our latest shopping innovations including the Amazon App and Alexa Shopping. The ideal candidate will have experience managing proactive and reactive media relations including PR plans, pitching media, executing events, tracking coverage and identifying timely opportunities. This individual loves gadgets, reads TechCrunch regularly and enjoys being on the cutting edge of technology. They'll obsess over details, display poise and sophistication in fast-moving situations, be able to become extremely smart on complex features and have extensive knowledge of the consumer tech media landscape and excellent existing media relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
· Develop and manage strategic public relations programs that drive awareness for Amazon shopping innovations.
· Develop and leverage relationships with retail, technology, business and vertical media to land shopping innovations stories.
· Successfully manage complex, fast-moving and unexpected communications challenges.
· Help manage external public relations agencies on strategy and day-to-day matters.
· Lead on executing large-scale media and influencer events.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor's degree
· 7+ years public relations experience
· 3+ years' PR experience in technology and/or consumer electronics devices
· Experience launching digital products
· Experience executing press tours and large-scale events
· Network of media contacts and a deep understanding of the news media.
· Excellent written and verbal communication