Public Relations Specialist (12 Month Fixed Term Contract), Media Relations & Issues team

Beschreibung:

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.

Key job responsibilities
- 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

Ihr Profil:

- 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
- 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.

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