Job Description

DESCRIPTION
Amazon Payments builds systems and products that allow Amazon to accept payments for all goods, content, and services that customers buy on our sites worldwide. Our mission is to innovate trusted paying experiences and financial products to enable commerce by anyone, from anywhere, in any way. The team is responsible for building and improving the payments experience across Amazon globally, including managing popular products such as Credit Cards, Gift Cards, and Shop with Points. We continuously work to enhance security, convenience, and accessibility in digital payments across all Amazon platforms.
We're seeking a Communications Professional to join our International Stores Communications team in London, UK, focusing on Amazon Payments. You will support strategy development and lead the execution of strategic campaigns and business announcements designed to promote Amazon's payments experiences and innovations. Working across EU, MENA, LATAM, and APAC regions, you'll collaborate with in-country communications teams to execute press campaigns, implement paid integrations, and build partnerships with key organizations.
Key job responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR campaigns showcasing Amazon Payments innovations and experience.
• Lead proactive media coverage and manage media inquiries
• Provide on-going PR support to the business, including everything from program changes, to issues and escalations.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to senior executives
• Collaborate with internal teams and agency partners to drive strategies to deliver on objectives and measure the impact of communications programs.
• Coordinate with third party business partners on upcoming announcements and other joint initiatives.
• Write and execute communications plans and press materials in support of launches and innovations to pitch and secure media coverage.
• Serve as a spokesperson when needed
• Monitor and analyze industry trends and developments

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in professional communications or public relations
- Demonstrated communications experience at a senior level, preferably in in banking, fintech, payments and/or financial services industries
- Experience in driving proactive customer-focused press coverage including launches, press events, and speaking engagements.
- Proven experience in issues management
- Strong written and verbal communication capabilities
- Experience working independently across multiple teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Experience managing partner/customer announcements
- Demonstrated innovative thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Strong media relationship management experience
- Ability to excel in fast-paced environments
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