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[Apply on Amazon’s careers site →](https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10497999/communications-principal-policy-communications-and-external-affairs) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Amazon](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/) / Communications Principal, Policy Communications and External Affairs ## Job description The Policy Communications and External Affairs team is at the forefront of shaping communications around the most advanced technologies on the planet and helping advocate for policies that enable customer innovation. The team is seeking an experienced communications leader to lead media relations and communications campaigns that support policy and business objectives across the U.S. This individual will build and execute successful strategic communications campaigns, build media relationships, and serve as an on-the-record spokesperson. Prior experience related to AI, infrastructure, energy, technology policy, and crisis communications is preferred. Your day will be a dynamic blend of strategic storytelling, media engagement, and cross-functional collaboration. You’ll dive deep into emerging technology and policy and engage with top tier business, policy, and technology media. You should be motivated by a dynamic, highly creative culture where the challenge of breaking new ground and redefining best practices is welcome. You will have the ability to work alongside a variety of internal teams and operate across different business, policy, and technology areas. You should have extensive media relations and policy experience and a track record of utilizing good judgement in high pressure situations. ### Key job responsibilities -Define, develop, and oversee end-to-end execution of communications programs -Manage reputational issues with internal stakeholders and members of the media -Develop and strengthen relationships with technology, policy, and business journalists -Work cross-functionally to plan and execute PR campaigns -Manage complex, fast-moving, and unexpected communications challenges with high judgment and professionalism ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 10, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 69 days - Location: US, VA, Arlington[Apply on Amazon’s careers site →](https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10497999/communications-principal-policy-communications-and-external-affairs) ## More jobs at Amazon ### [Bus Intel Eng II AMZ1242164, Reputation Marketing & Insights](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/853861f885f678bb9061/) US, VA, Arlington ### [Head of Marketing, Global Government, AWS WWPS Marketing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/641b2c97bb143f234ebe/) US, VA, Arlington ### [Manager, Federal Energy Public Policy, AWS Energy and Sustainability Policy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/bc01cda2bb493c117d48/) US, VA, Arlington ### [PR Manager, AWS Internal Communications, AWS Internal Communications](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/3097a8699a2b5fd920db/) US, VA, Arlington ### [PR Specialist, Worldwide Sustainability Communications](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/a784334a97cbe3da90d0/) US, VA, Arlington ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Scientist, Scientific Communications](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/estee-lauder/jobs/bcb502af8fb0239f1b8f/) The Estée Lauder Companies · Melville, NY, US, United States ### [Senior Communications Manager, Executive Communications](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/61d3e4e3b6d6211087ae/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond, Multiple Locations ### [Communications Engineer/Principal Communications Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/dc9115b2f927ae2a4924/) Northrop Grumman · United States-Florida-Melbourne ### [Principal Network Communications/ Network Communications (Barksdale AFB)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/4caea984879180dfc649/) Northrop Grumman · United States-Louisiana-Barksdale AFB ### [Communications Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equity-residential/jobs/5598fda2c9d4a76b06b7/) Equity Residential · Arlington, VA [Jobs in Arlington, VA](/locations/us/va/arlington/)[Jobs in Virginia](/locations/us-va/)[Marketing jobs](/functions/marketing/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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