Business Content Journalist, Seller External Relations
DESCRIPTION
As part of the Seller External Relations Strategy & Creative team, we use our creative and storytelling expertise, as well as knowledge gained from direct engagement with sellers and our audience, to tell the right stories in the most impactful ways. We leverage the voice of the seller to generate compelling storytelling and narratives at scale for influential-targeted paid, earned, and owned channels. We build from a combination of: 1) intentional seller story selection; 2) rich visual media; 3) data driven narratives; and 4) other creative visual content. We tell our Small Business and seller stories across an omni-channel landscape to achieve our goals.
The Editorial team is looking for a seasoned journalist with a keen eye for storytelling and the ability to handle multiple, high impact assignments across various formats on deadline. You will be responsible for delivering relevant, accurate and engaging content to our audience, often with a data driven viewpoint. As a Business Content Journalist, you will play a pivotal role in driving our messaging strategy across a range of content formats. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Creative, Product, Legal, Public Relations, Public Policy and consumer business teams to create impactful and persuasive copy that captures the attention of our audience and resonates with them. Your creativity, attention to detail, and ability to work autonomously on editorial deadlines allow you to deliver results while also thinking ahead and pitching the next big story idea. There may be potential for this role to be remote.
Key job responsibilities
Research and investigate news stories to gather relevant information from reliable
sources.
Conduct interviews with key individuals to gather first-hand information.
Write well-crafted, concise, and compelling articles, features, and reports.
Stay up to date with current Amazon events, news trends, and emerging topics to pitch and develop story ideas.
Verify facts, cross-check information, and ensure accuracy in reporting.
Adhere to journalistic principles, ethics, and editorial guidelines in all aspects of news
reporting.
About the team
The Seller External Relations (SER) team ensures that Amazon is viewed globally by external audiences as a valuable, accessible, partner who respects and celebrates the success of its sellers. We create content and tools that demonstrate and celebrate the positive experiences of sellers on Amazon to other sellers, the general public, and influentials (e.g., media and policymakers)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a related field.
8+ years of experience as a journalist and a proven track record of reporting across different beats/topics.
News judgment and the ability to identify a compelling story.
Proficiency in adhering to journalistic ethics and AP guidelines.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
Demonstrated portfolio of writing compelling and impactful articles across various channels and formats.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiarity with digital platforms, social media and multimedia journalism.
Excellent communication, interpersonal and interviewing skills.
Knowledge of SEO best practices.
Exceptional research, writing and storytelling skill with a high level of confidence
handling business, finance and data driven narratives.
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/en/disability/us.
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $102,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $178,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.