Policy and Content Writing Assistant or Associate

Position Title: Policy and Content Writing Assistant or Associate

Reports to: Vice President and Chief of Staff

Start Date: Immediately

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Location: Washington DC, (Hybrid) - 4 days a week in the office

J Street is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Policy and Content Writing Assistant or Associate to join our Communications and Policy teams. This entry-level role is ideal for a strong, versatile writer with a passion for advancing pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy values and a deep interest in Middle East policy and political advocacy. The assistant will help craft a broad range of public-facing and internal materials—including policy explainers, press statements, email campaigns, and issue briefs—that shape how J Street communicates with policymakers, the media, and our supporters.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, and proof compelling written content, including:
  • Public statements, press releases, and talking points
  • Email communications to supporters and stakeholders
  • Issue briefs, policy explainers, and backgrounders
  • Website and social media content as needed
• Conduct background research to support content development, ensuring accuracy and clarity in all written materials
• Collaborate closely with Policy and Government Affairs staff to translate complex issues into accessible, persuasive messaging
• Support the maintenance of J Street’s message consistency across platforms
• Assist with rapid-response communications needs and time-sensitive writing projects
• Help track and compile press coverage for assistance in implementation of the daily news roundup and to monitor relevant policy developments
• General support to the Communications and Policy teams on webinar production, website maintenance, and digital content production and distribution

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure
• Ability to work collaboratively across the organization
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with J Street’s issues, particularly US foreign policy on the Middle East, the US-Israel relationship, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and American Jewish communal affairs

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, journalism, communications, or related field
• Prior internship or work experience in political communications, advocacy, journalism, or a related field is a bonus
• Familiarity with databases such as Salesforce and ActionKit or similar

Physical Requirements

There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. J Street will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

About J Street

J Street organizes pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy Americans to promote US policies that align with Jewish and democratic values, that help secure the State of Israel as a just, democratic homeland for the Jewish people, and that advance freedom, safety and self-determination for the Palestinian people.

J Street focuses its work in three main areas: (1) Advocating and demonstrating support for pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-democracy policies in Congress, the media and the Jewish community; (2) Endorsing and raising money for federal candidates who share J Street’s agenda; and (3) Educating the public and raising awareness of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the two-state solution.