PR Manager (16-month FTC), UK Devices PR team

Job title:

PR Manager (16-month FTC), UK Devices PR team

Company

Amazon

Job description

DESCRIPTION**This role is a 16-month fixed term contract**Amazon UK is seeking a smart, self-motivated and creative individual for the role of PR Manager, working on Amazon devices and services, including Amazon Echo, Ring, Blink, Alexa, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV and Kuiper.The role involves working with a Senior PR Manager, PR Managers and PR agencies to manage launches, drive product/feature awareness through a rolling programme of proactive media outreach. Manage creative PR campaigns across owned, earned, paid, work closely with business and marketing teams, as well as day-to-day press office activity.Able to work at internet-speed, you will be goal-orientated, have a track record of working on major creative PR campaigns, a high level of creativity and extensive experience in dealing with consumer and technology press.Key job responsibilities
– Managing proactive creative PR campaigns and delivering clear, results-focused reports linked back to business goals
– Working with external PR support to develop and implement proactive PR plans for devices and services
– Planning proactive product and software launches and delivering clear, results-focused reports linked back to pre-defined objectives
– Working with external PR support to develop and implement proactive PR plans
– Building and maintaining strong relationships with key media contacts
– Successfully tackling complex, fast-moving and unexpected communications challengesBASIC QUALIFICATIONS– Experience in professional communications or public relations
– Several years of PR experience in agency or in-house
– Experience with working with major brands, preferably in the consumer technology sector
– Media relations experience in representing high-profile consumer brands, either in-house or agency
– Experience in dealing with consumer media, including news, technology and broadcastPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS– Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or a related field
– Knowledge of the consumer technology sector
– Knowledgeable about media topics and trends, with the ability to marry with our products and services for maximum PR benefit
– Proactive – enjoys taking responsibility and making things happen
– Creative – able to develop hooks/angles/campaigns that will be of interest to press
– Strong written and verbal communications skills

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Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 04:00:42 GMT

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