Job Information
Amazon Sports Communications Manager, Prime Video, Europe in London, United Kingdom
Description
Amazon is seeking a self-motivated and creative individual as a Communications Manager for sports on Prime Video in Europe. They will be responsible for delivering campaigns across Prime Video’s live sports rights, including UEFA Champions League, Premier League and NBA, as well as sports documentaries, add-on subscriptions and pay-per-view events. This includes activity which demonstrates the production, technology and value benefits of watching sports on Prime. This role will be part of the Global Sports Comms organisation at Prime Video, based in London and will report to the Head of Sports Communications in Europe.
The candidate should demonstrate a proven track record for managing effective sports campaigns for fast-moving organisations that deliver results across earned media and social media activity. They will have a deep understanding of the earned and social media landscape in sports, be passionate about their craft, be an excellent writer, and have an ambition to do great work. The successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator, who can collaborate closely with teams throughout the business, as well as external stakeholders including media, influencers, creators and agency partners. They should enjoy working in a fast-paced, start-up culture, and will have experience in either an agency or in-house role.
Key job responsibilities
Develop and manage integrated Communications campaigns for live sports & sports programming
Deliver campaigns and launches around sports production and technology innovations
Write campaign plans, messaging, and media-facing materials
Build relations with key media, and be able to pitch and secure top tier coverage
Deliver counsel to internal executives on Comms challenges and opportunities
Work closely with agencies and wider international teams to devise and implement Comms activity
Work closely with internal teams across the business to deliver projects to deadline
Successfully manage fast-moving, complex Comms challenges from both the business and the media
Support with issues management and crisis comms related to the EU sports business
Skills:
Sports Comms experience - a demonstrated understanding for effective communications in sports
Strategic - ensuring that Comms activity delivers against business objectives and articulates key messages
Moves fast - strong bias for action but maintains exceptionally high standards on the work and the results
Tactically aware - knowledgeable about what’s going on in the media and with the brand
Proactive in the extreme - enjoys taking responsibility and making things happen
Organised - able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously while managing essential work
Basic Qualifications
Experience in professional communications or public relations
Experience that demonstrates a comfort in dealing with high-level sports media contacts across news, trade, and broadcast sectors
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Proficiency in one or more European languages in addition to English
Hands-on experience of digital and social media as well as influencer marketing / communication
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.