Head of PR

Description

Amazon is searching for a self-motivated Senior Communications Manager to join the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) PR team. This role involves shaping media relations strategy, promoting and protecting corporate reputation, and leading creative PR campaigns in influencer and owned social media channels. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a track record in executing effective PR programs for large organizations, with an emphasis on earned media and influencer relations. The role will be responsible for all communications activities in the country including Stores, Workplace, Sustainability, Economic & Community Investment, and more.

The candidate should demonstrate a proven track record of developing and executing measurable and effective consumer and corporate communications programmes for large, fast-moving organizations including earned media, social reach, and high-engagement influencer relations. The successful candidate should have leadership experience, as well as an entrepreneurial and goal-oriented approach. Balancing both the strategic and the tactical, they will demonstrate bias for action while diving deep, thinking big, and insisting on the highest standards. They will lead from the front, and will be happy to roll up their sleeves to get the job done. They will be experienced in handling sensitive issues, acting fast with high judgment, making the right measured decisions, and staying calm in situations that (to others) appear unbelievably stressful. They are proficient in providing counsel to senior leaders, helping them make informed business decisions.

Skills

• PR expert with a sense for brand alignment.
• Strategic thinker aligning PR with business objectives.
• Tactically aware, adept at leveraging media and brand synergy.
• Proactive and results-oriented, thriving in taking ownership.
• Organized multitasker managing projects and admin work.
• Adaptable to corporate environments.
• Exercises good judgment in media interactions.
• Proficient in social media and influencer campaigns.
• Deals with ambiguity well and has a strong bias for action.
• Is results-orientated and has exceptionally high standards.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic corporate and consumer PR plans, utilizing media coverage and insights.
• Establish strong relationships with key reporters, fostering impactful coverage and promoting Amazons reputation.
• Build and maintain relationships with KOLs, including influencers and media personalities.
• Craft strategic plans, press releases, and messaging documents.
• Manage complex communications challenges and unexpected issues.
• Provide counsel to internal executives on short- and long-term challenges.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholder teams globally.
• Manage external PR and content development agencies.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Cape Town, ZAF

Basic Qualifications

• Track record in social media, digital comms, and influencer campaigns.
• Experience with high-level media contacts and KOLs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Cross-channel campaign management, including paid strategies.
• Issues management and message development experience.
• Analytical and detail-oriented.
• Measuring impacts and benefits of PR programs.
• Managing multiple agencies and budgets.
• Budget oversight and resource management.
• Ideally degree-educated.
• Competent in basic Office software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience evaluating innovative formats and emerging channels.
• Collaborative team player with a strong bias for action.
• Upholds high standards for work and results.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.

Company - Amazon Commercial Services (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Job ID: A2425767