Communications Manager LATAM, Policy Communications and External Affairs at Amazon

This role is responsible for supporting Amazon's efforts to communicate its positions, advocacy initiatives, and positive impact on customers, industries, and communities within Latin America. The Communications Manager will work to raise awareness among key media, third-party partners, and local policy stakeholders. This involves translating complex concepts into clear narratives and managing public policy initiatives. The role requires a strategic communicator with strong media relations skills and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, potentially based in Washington D.C., New York City, Mexico City, or São Paulo. The Communications Manager will be a key player in developing and executing communication plans that support Amazon's policy objectives in the LATAM region. This includes driving awareness of regional advocacy goals, managing issues and crisis communications with a policy component, and creating compelling content for various channels. The position demands a proven track record in handling high-profile policy issues for a global organization and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. Key responsibilities include working closely with Public Policy teams in Latin America to highlight Amazon's regional impact, leading issue management and crisis communications, developing strategic communication plans and assets, and supporting external affairs programs for AWS and Amazon.com. The role also involves building and maintaining media relationships, managing policy-related media inquiries, and providing communication counsel to leadership.