Director of Communications, Amazon

• You are curious about how things work, make the complex seem simple and bring compelling stories to life with few details
• You’re a strong people manager with experience developing talent and managing agencies
• You spot issues before they happen and will push the business proactively to protect against potential risk or exposure
• You’re also a practiced storyteller who will explore new approaches to reach key audiences, including the Twitch Community, the media, regulators, advertisers, and employees
• You know how to balance competing priorities and make decisions about trade offs quickly
• 10+ years of experience in public relations, including experience working in-house
• Established relationships with a broad range of media and outlets
• Experience leading campaigns or programs around entertainment, content or talent/creator storytelling
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and comfort being a company spokesperson
• Sound business judgment in sometimes ambiguous situations and environments
• Enthusiasm for Twitch and our community

Desirable

• The Director of Communications will lead a global team responsible for shaping the stories that are told about Twitch
• You will oversee all aspects of Twitch’s global communications function; develop a global strategy, set the teams’ priorities, and craft narratives and messaging for external and internal audiences
• You will work closely with our CEO and the broader executive team to increase Twitch’s brand awareness, defend & protect our reputation, and amplify our creators’ stories and the unique opportunity on Twitch
• This role will report to the CMO and be a part of the marketing leadership team
• Inspire and develop a team of Comms professionals to tell cohesive and compelling narratives to press, the community, and Twitch employees
• Direct and implement global communications strategies that promote Twitch, our service and offerings, and the community
• Identify opportunities to engage creators and viewers around current events or other company/cultural or industry moments
• Advise on strategic business decisions and direct company response on crises and emerging issues
• Establish an understanding of Twitch's community, product, and business
• Be a trusted, strategic advisor to peers and executives
• Work globally, and oversee roster of agencies