Communications Specialist, Policy Communications and External Affairs
Company websiteamazon.com (Amazon, opens in new tab)
Base salary $100,300 to $135,400
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Seattle, WA
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- LocationSeattle, WA
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (2 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Amazon seeks a self-motivated and high-judgment communications professional to join its U.S. Policy Communications and External Affairs team. This role will drive communications efforts in our data center regions across the US, helping raise awareness among key media, third-party partners, and local policy stakeholders about Amazon’s policy priorities, advocacy initiatives, and positive impact on communities, customers, and industries.
The ideal candidate has strong media relations and strategic communications experience. They excel at translating complex technology concepts into clear, compelling narratives, and bring a background in supporting public policy initiatives. They will have a proven track record of working effectively internally across complex, cross-functional teams and externally with policymakers and journalists. The right candidate has excellent writing skills, experience driving proactive communications campaigns, the ability to manage reactive communications and complex narratives as they arise, and a history of utilizing good judgement in high pressure situations.
Key job responsibilities
- Work closely with Amazon's Infrastructure, Public Policy and Economic Development teams to drive awareness of Amazon's advocacy objectives and positive impact on customers, industries, and the communities where we operate
- Develop communications plans, written content, and other communications assets in support of Amazon's policy objectives
- Support a broad range of external communications programs and events aligned with Amazon's policy objectives
- Establish and foster state, local, and regional media relationships by serving as a trusted source and educator about Amazon
- Provide communications counsel to business leaders
- Work cross-functionally to plan and execute Communications campaigns
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Communications experience with public policy issues in technology, industry, or government
Preferred Qualifications
- •Experience managing media relationships
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, WA, Seattle - 100,300.00 - 135,400.00 USD annually
Source: Amazon · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($100,300) is above 3% of the 440 Communications & Media roles nationwide listed on this site. Their median floor is $139,000; the middle half runs from $120,000 to $169,400.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
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Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Communications Specialist, Policy Communications and External Affairs (this listing) | $100,300 - $135,400 |
| Manufacturing Manager II (2nd Shift), Robotics Manufacturing & Technical Operations | $100K - $150K |
| Operations Manager - Staten Island, NY | $100,100 - $150,100 |
| Operations Manager | $100,100 - $150,100 |
| Operations Manager | $100,100 - $150,100 |
| Operations Manager - Newark, CA | $100,100 - $150,100 |
| Operations Manager - Teterboro, NJ | $100,100 - $150,100 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-07-24
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, WA, Seattle
USA, WA, Seattle - 100,300.00 - 135,400.00 USD annually
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