Amazon
Communications Principal, Policy Communications and External Affairs
$174K–$234K
Arlington, VA · Principal · Full-time · Posted Aug 10, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree.
About the job
Leads U.S. media relations and strategic communications campaigns supporting policy and business objectives, while serving as an on-the-record spokesperson.
What you'll do
- Define, develop, and oversee communications programs and PR campaigns.
- Manage reputational issues and fast-moving communications challenges with internal stakeholders and media.
- Build relationships with technology, policy, and business journalists.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree.
- Experience developing successful marketing or communications campaigns.
- Experience in media relations and issues management.
- Prior experience related to AI, infrastructure, energy, technology policy, and/or crisis communications.
Nice to have
- Experience managing projects and working independently.
- Experience pitching proactive stories to technology, policy, and business publications.
Pay
173,600.00 - 234,400.00 USD annually (base salary)
AI focus
Communications work related to AI and emerging technologies; prior AI-related experience is listed as a qualification.
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