Job Description
Amazon is looking for a Communications Specialist to join its Stores Communications team supporting Delivery. This role, which can be based in Arlington, VA or Seattle, WA, will drive proactive storytelling and strategic communications support of Amazon’s fast delivery speed programs.
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.
• Experience with local/regional media programs.
• Experience developing scalable communications playbooks or toolkits.
• Ability to drive progress and earn trust while working across multiple teams.
• Experience working directly with media.
• 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
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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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
USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 134,000.00 USD annually
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.
• Experience with local/regional media programs.
• Experience developing scalable communications playbooks or toolkits.
• Ability to drive progress and earn trust while working across multiple teams.
• Experience working directly with media.
• 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
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. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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
USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 134,000.00 USD annually
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Communications Specialist, Delivery position is now open for candidates interested in the Marketing Executive Jobs sector. This role in Seattle offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Marketing Executive Jobs is a plus.
