PR Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Amazon ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Amazon is seeking a talented and driven PR Assistant to support its busy Press Office. The successful candidate will already possess 1-3 years' experience of either agency or in-house PR and will be looking to further this by gaining broad experience in the running of Amazon's in-house PR team through a competitively-paid 12 month contract. You will be responsible for supporting the Corporate (and Consumer to a lesser degree) PR teams in both the UK and U.S, acting as a media liaison, developing and delivering the PR strategy through high-profile projects and events as well as coordinating the daily administrative tasks of a press office. You will have the opportunity to work with our international PR teams and PR agencies as well as build your media contacts book. Alongside this you will support the Internal Comms team, helping deliver events and communications for corporate employees. Responsibilities include: Supporting the Corporate PR Manager in daily administrative tasks including acting as a first point of contact for journalists, managing and responding to inbound media contacts, writing and distributing press releases and statements, managing databases, compiling reports, maintaining Amazon's corporate website and coordinating updates with international colleagues Supporting Consumer PR Managers and working alongside PR agencies to develop and deliver large scale campaigns, seasonal press shows, screenings, events and photo shoots Helping to develop and deliver the Corporate Responsibility strategy and the Internal Communications strategy