Head of Press – Palestine Accelerator (Remote Position)

The Palestine Accelerator is an initiative from Own The Space. It deploys strategic communications to create platforms for Palestinians to be heard around the world, creating the conditions for political action. The Accelerator works on political prisoners, cultural silence, the bias in digital platforms and more. It delivers large-scale creative interventions, breakthrough social content and top-tier media designed to change the narrative and shift power.

This is a remote position.

We’re looking for a Head of Press to lead our media strategy and shape global discourse around justice, human rights, and political accountability for Palestine, with a core focus on political prisoners. You will be the strategic lead for all press work, working alongside campaigners, creatives, and policy experts to shape and shift public discourse around justice, human rights and political accountability for Palestine.

This is a senior role for someone with deep media experience, sophisticated tradecraft in message development and media placement, and an uncompromising commitment to accuracy and credibility. You will understand how narratives are built, contested, and reshaped, and you’ll help us amplify stories that challenge power, inspire solidarity and reframe the debate.

This role is ideal for someone with senior-level experience in political communications, media relations or journalism, who wants to play a direct role in centering stories from and about Palestine, connecting them with millions of people around the world.

You have:

• 7+ years of experience in media relations, journalism, or political communications, with significant international experience.
• A demonstrated record of shaping major media coverage on political, human rights, or justice issues.
• A deep understanding of the Levant region, including political dynamics, civil society landscapes and the sensitivities around international coverage.
• Existing relationships with journalists in major western media outlets, or the confidence and credibility to build them fast.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, message discipline, and ability to write quickly and clearly for different audiences and formats.
• Strong political judgment, particularly on issues related to Palestine; ability to navigate complex issues and respond to fast-changing situations.
• A strong sense of how narratives are built, contested, and spread — and the motivation to shape them toward justice.

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in media relations, journalism, or political communications
• Personal motivation to work on issues impacting Palestine
• Strong written English; proficiency in Arabic, German or French a plus
• Comfortable working across time zones and remotely within a small, creative team
• Ability to write and respond under pressure and on deadline
• Preference given to candidates in UK, SWANA, European and EST time zones

Core Attributes

Below are the core attributes we think will make you successful and happy in the role. You are:

• Creative: You know making change is hard, especially when confronting the challenges in this campaign space. You will never stop thinking of ideas and tactics to break through these barriers
• Impact driven: You have a focus on impact, constantly assessing the most effective deployment of limited resources. You’re motivated by the difference your efforts make
• A doer: You work best when part of a small, collaborative team. You think beyond the limits of your current role, spot opportunities and make things happen. You take risks, are unafraid of failure and never stop generating ideas
• A builder: You build relationships with those in your team and your sector. You can bring people together around an idea
• A systems thinker: You think in terms of systems and processes and build effective ways of working

• This is a full-time role that can be offered as a fixed term employee or freelance contract. It is initially available as a one-year role with strong possibility of extension
• Salary is comparable with international campaign organisations and creative agencies
• Transparent and fair pay scale; we do not negotiate salaries to prevent pay gaps
• Open to two-person applications with complementary skills
• Benefits include 35 days annual leave, pro-rata (inclusive of public holidays and grace days) and 6% pension scheme
• The role is remote and we are open to candidates in the timezones UTC+4 through to UTC-5 given the target markets for the initiative