EU Policy Communications Manager

EU Policy Communications Manager at Amazon

Amazon is seeking a Communications professional to drive EU policy communications initiatives across Europe. In this role, you will develop and execute comprehensive communications strategies that support Amazon's policy objectives while building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across the European media landscape. You will also be responsible for media relations on policy topics, building and maintaining constructive relationships with journalists.

Working from London, Luxembourg or our Brussels office, you will collaborate with corporate PR and public policy teams to devise and implement strategies that protect and enhance Amazon's reputation.

You will manage complex communications programs where strategy may not be fully defined, requiring you to assess trends, analyse performance, and make recommendations that address business priorities. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and demonstrate the ability to navigate complex policy landscapes while delivering impactful communications outcomes.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive communications campaigns supporting Amazon's European policy objectives
• Lead program implementation in collaboration with internal teams across Brussels and European capitals
• Develop narratives and speaking points for external communications
• Create and manage content and assets, including oversight of agency-produced deliverables
• Serve as an Amazon spokesperson for policy-related media inquiries
• Drive international alignment to ensure consistent policy communications across regions
• Manage both proactive and reactive communication materials
• Build and maintain relationships with policy journalists and media representatives
• Assess communication strategies and provide data-driven recommendations for optimisation

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in professional communications or public relations
• Demonstrated experience in media relations or journalism at a senior level
• Comprehensive understanding of the EU media and policy landscape
• Track record of developing and executing policy communications campaigns
• Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships
• Experience in developing strategic communications materials for senior stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences
• Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional European language capabilities
• Experience managing communications programs in a multinational environment
• Demonstrated ability to influence and align multiple stakeholders
• Excellence in strategic thinking and problem-solving

Key skills/competency

• EU Policy Expertise
• Media Relations
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Communications
• Public Relations (PR)
• Crisis Communications
• Content Creation
• Narrative Development
• Data-driven Optimization
• Spokespersonship