US Sports Publicist, Global Sports Communications

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Description

Prime Video is seeking an experienced, self-motivated communications professional to join our rapidly growing and evolving Sports team. This position will assist in the development and execution of communications strategy for U.S. sports programming on Prime Video, including live sports and sports content. Candidates should have experience working in sports and/or media, with high standards under tight deadlines, and a proven track record of delivering results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This person must be passionate about sports, have extraordinary judgment, excellent communications skills, exemplary writing ability, and should be a strong project manager. This role will be part of the Global Sports Communications team and can be based in New York or Los Angeles.

Key job responsibilities

• Assist with developing and executing communications strategy and campaigns for live sports and sports programming on Prime Video.
• Manage media relations for Prime Sports including traditional print reporters, sports and entertainment trades, consumer sports media, digital media, and influencers.
• Work in partnership with other internal Amazon teams to drive successful communications programs for Prime Sports.
• Manage complex communications challenges with media and internal stakeholders.
• Keep current on trends, issues, and news about both the business and consumer worlds of sports, media, and entertainment.
• Write press releases, media alerts, FAQs, talking points, talent and executive bios, and other publicity materials as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• 5\+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with senior executives and leadership teams
• Experience working with talent
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment
• Experience managing challenging assignments with aggressive schedules

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+ Has the ability to respond quickly, yet thoughtfully, to urgent PR matters.

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+ Outstanding attention to detail.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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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 .

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