Interim Public Relations Specialist

12 Month Fixed Term Contract, Media Relations & Issues Team

Who you are

• Experience in professional communications or public relations
• Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines

Desirable

• Experience with strong project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You are creative and love coming up with new ideas and ways of doing things
• A team player and able to work with others to achieve a common goal

What the job involves

• Amazon is seeking a talented and driven Public Relations Specialist to support its busy in-house Press Office
• You will be responsible for supporting the Media Relations team in daily administrative tasks, including acting as a first point of contact for journalists, managing and responding to inbound media contacts, writing and distributing press releases and statements, managing databases, compiling reports, and coordinating updates with colleagues
• You will have the opportunity to work with our international PR teams and PR agencies, as well as build your media contacts book
• The successful candidate will already possess a few years experience of either in-house or agency PR
• Managing UK press office inbox - and serving as first port of call for journalist queries
• Supporting Media Relations team on administrative tasks related to good functioning of the team
• Creating, updating and logging proactive communication materials and reactive statements
• Acting as a communications counsel to internal teams on short-term and long-term risks and opportunities
• Working closely with the Global Rapid Response Team (RRT) to route inbound media queries, flag emerging coverage and ensure company-wide communication on key issues
• Supporting PR Managers and working alongside PR agencies to develop and deliver corporate communications campaigns