Description
Amazon Studios is the home for talent, creating and producing original series and film for a global audience. Original series premiere on Prime Video, which is available in over 240 countries and territories. In film, Amazon Studios produces and acquires Original movies for theatrical release and for Prime Video.
Prime Video offers customers a vast collection of series, movies, and sports including Thursday Night Football, hits like Reacher, Coming 2 America, The Boys, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Upload, and My Spy, as well as Emmy and Golden Globe winners Fleabag and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Golden Globe winner Small Axe, Golden Globe winners and Academy Award nominees Being the Ricardos and Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, and Academy Award nominees Time and One Night in Miami.... Prime members also get access to licensed content - all available to watch on hundreds of compatible devices.
Amazon Studios is looking for a Communications Lead for the Amazon Studios PR team.
This individual will be based in Culver City and report to the Publicity Principal, Content of Amazon Studios.
Key job responsibilities
Work with Head of Corp Comms and Director of PR for Amazon MGM Studios on communications strategy for Amazon Studios across original series.
Serve as key press contact for Amazon Studios and manage breaking news for development, casting, production, and other Studios announcements.
Draft press releases, media alerts, pitches, executive communications, bios, talking points, and other written material as needed.
Pitch stories to all external media outlets, including entertainment trade press, traditional print reporters and critics, electronic media and mainstream online outlets, as well as non-traditional media.
Identify and secure speaking opportunities and interview opportunities for Amazon Studios executives.
Monitor and track press coverage for distribution to senior leadership.
Build and maintain strong relationships with relevant media.
Manage external public relations agencies on strategy and day-to-day matters (if applicable)
Cover executives and/or studio talent at industry events.
Liaise with international counterparts for executive and/or talent travel and appearance logistics at international industry events.
Keep current on trends, issues and news about both the business and consumer worlds of series and entertainment in general.
Communicate to key internal and external stakeholders key information and issues as it relates to Amazon Studios content.
Basic Qualifications
7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
Bachelor's degree
Preferred Qualifications
Deep knowledge of the entertainment industry
Exceptional verbal and written communications skills and attention to detail
Desire to work with the media proactively to generate press coverage
A passion for pop culture and entertainment
Willingness to work hard and roll up sleeves to get work done, even when at times it is outside the scope of the job
Ability to develop creative, effective approaches to difficult communications challenges Inclusive
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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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $188,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.