Director, Strategic Communications And Media Relations

Director, Strategic Communications and Media Relations (DSC)

New York, NY or Washington, D.C.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Israel Policy Forum (IPF) is an educational and policy organization working to shape the discourse and mobilize support among American Jewish leaders and U.S. policymakers for the realization of a viable two-state outcome consistent with Israel's security. Reporting to the CEO, the DSC will lead efforts to raise the visibility and profile of IPF, its mission, research and analysis, and young professional and community education programs in traditional and new media platforms. Working in close partnership and with support from other members of the communications department, the DSC will develop and implement strategies to elevate awareness of Israel Policy Forum, its policy experts, key staff and lay leaders, resources, and programs among journalists and other target audiences within the policy and Jewish communities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Envision and implement a strategic communications and media strategy to elevate coverage of the organization and build relationships with members of the press and key media influencers.
• Craft timely, effective content promoting the organization’s messages in response to news developments and regarding organizational initiatives.
• Generate media coverage of IPF via op-eds and quotes by IPF representatives in news outlets and articles.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and a minimum of five years of relevant communications experience with progressive responsibility in public relations, strategic communications, writing and placing op-eds, quotes, background briefings, etc.
• Substantive knowledge of Israel and the Middle East and current events, and familiarity with the institutional Jewish community and U.S.-Israel relations, and commitment to IPF’s mission and the vision of a secure, Jewish, democratic Israel.
• Demonstrated success in expanding media exposure and effectively pitching and placing items of interest leading to furthering an organization’s mission.
• Fluency with social media platforms.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• The annual salary range is $95,000 - $105,000 commensurate with experience. Israel Policy Forum offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick leave, Jewish and secular holidays), medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), HRA, FSA, and professional development.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 1-2 writing samples. The position will be open until filled, and candidates invited for an interview will be contacted on a rolling basis. (Only candidates invited to interview will be contacted.) Please send resumes to [email protected]

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.

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