EMEA Media Relations Lead, Amazon

• This role requires a deep understanding of the EMEA media landscape, strong communications skills, an in-depth understanding of global reputation trends, and the ability to navigate complex topic areas, from generative AI to sustainability
• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, or a related field
• Recent professional communications or public relations experience at a Senior level

Desirable

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Communications Manager for International Strategic Communications and Media Relations, with a specific focus on Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
• The candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing effective communications strategies to manage and communicate AWS's stance on global issues at an international scale
• The successful candidate will work closely with a variety of internal teams and external stakeholders including media to help shape the organisation's narrative, mitigate reputation risk, and promote its objectives at a global scale
• The role will require some travel and report to AWS’s International Policy & Issues Lead
• Develop and implement comprehensive reactive and proactive reputation strategies, aligning them with the organisation's objectives
• Monitor hyperlocal, regional, and global trends, news and events to identify potential risks and opportunities related to issues affecting the organisation
• Establish and maintain relationships with EMEA media and influencers to effectively convey the organisation's messages and initiatives. Demonstrable experience working with media across EMEA is essential
• Serve as a primary point of contact for media inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses and coordinating interviews or statements from the relevant spokespeople
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, communications, and government affairs, to ensure alignment in addressing issues and identifying opportunities
• Proactively identify and prepare for potential reputational risks related to international issues, developing crisis communications plans and managing media responses effectively
• Provide ongoing strategic guidance to senior management on EMEA issues
• Ensure processes to monitor and analyse media coverage related to EMEA issues, tracking key metrics and providing reports where required to evaluate effectiveness
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant senior internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop engaging content, such as articles, blog posts, and social media updates, to communicate the organisation’s perspectives on international issues effectively