Run the publishing operation and own the quality bar. Own the publishing desk and set the standard for what goes out. Define and enforce the editorial standards, voice, and house style for Amazon Science. Drive the editorial calendar and publishing cadence. Own the judgment calls on feature content, white papers, and special projects, including framing, format, and placement. Simplify the processes that govern how content moves from research to publication.
Partner deeply with researchers. Work directly with scientists to understand their work, identify the ideas that matter most, and build the mechanisms that elevate how researchers engage with the platform. Serve as a trusted thought partner who earns the confidence of senior scientific leaders and surfaces the most important, differentiated stories.
Measure and raise the bar. Track what is working and what is not, and use those insights to make the platform better, not just to report on performance. Evaluate the research and story intake mechanisms and redesign them where they get in the way of surfacing the best work.
Partner on conference strategy. Define how Amazon Science shows up at academic conferences, by collaborating with other Amazon teams to assess whether our current presence delivers meaningful communications return on investment, and build a go-forward approach.
Cross-functional collaboration. Partner closely with communications leads across Amazon's businesses to ensure Amazon Science content seeds and supports communications campaigns, and help shape how the broader organization tells its research story.
About the team
This role is part of the communications team supporting Amazon's investments in foundational AI models, custom silicon, and quantum computing, within Amazon's Communications and Corporate Responsibility (CCR) organization.
7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
Bachelor's degree
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical topics into accessible stories across audiences, formats, and channels
Experience owning a content platform, publication, or editorial operation end to end, including setting and enforcing editorial standards
History of independently driving complex projects from strategy through execution
Understanding of or strong interest in frontier AI and the broader scientific research landscape
Connection to the scientific or research community, with experience working directly and credibly with scientists, engineers, or technical researchers
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.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, San Francisco - 153,500.00 - 207,100.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 153,500.00 - 207,100.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 139,500.00 - 188,300.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 139,500.00 - 188,300.00 USD annually
