Assistant Director, Executive Communications Washington DC or New York

About AJC

American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. From world capitals to college campuses, AJC works with leaders across society to stand up for Israel; confront antisemitism, no matter the source; and uphold the democratic values that unite us. In the wake of Hamas’ October 7 attack—the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust—AJC has mobilized its global network to tackle the unprecedented threats facing world Jewry. Join us. Together, we can shape a new future for Israel and the Jewish people.

Your Department

AJC uses marketing, branding, communications, and social media to educate the public and shape opinion in pursuit of our mission. We leverage our vast global media presence—which includes the largest social media following of any Jewish organization—as an essential part of our advocacy arsenal.

Your Impact

This position makes an impact at AJC by managing work with significant impact on the organization's mission and goals. Works with light supervision to solve moderately complex and complex problems and make significant decisions.

The incumbent plans and manages a variety of communications for the CEO, including speeches, op eds, social media, and emails. This position is responsible for maintaining the CEO's tone and voice, creating and implementing a CEO communications plan, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging.

Your Role

• Learn and develop a comprehensive understanding of the CEO’s tone, voice, and overall communications style
• Draft talking points, speeches, op-eds, social media (including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Tik Tok), emails, and other communications on AJC issues for the CEO, for a variety of internal and external audiences
• Draft talking points for high-level CEO meetings or engagements with external or lay audiences in coordination with OCEO
• Develop a CEO communications plan, including the design of a social media strategy in partnership with broader Marketing & Communications team; Continually adjust and improve communications based on feedback from the CEO, OCEO and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with the OCEO team on the division of communications responsibilities – ensure clarity of accountability for different aspects of internal and external communications
• Liaise with AJC staff and content experts to obtain the relevant information, context, and tone needed to draft communications, both in advance of events/meetings and in real time, where necessary, in close coordination with OCEO
• Work with the Media Relations team to prepare for media interviews
• Serve as the point person for agency-wide communications requests for the CEO
• Coordinate with the broader Marketing and Communications team to ensure consistency of messaging within the CEO’s office and the agency’s broader communications
• Manage special communications projects as assigned by the CEO and Chief Strategy & Communications Officer
• Provide proactive and thoughtful leadership on innovative opportunities and medium for CEO communication and messaging.
• Once proficiency in the CEO’s voice develops, draft and/or review and clear documents, memos, and emails from CEO when authority delegated by Chief of Staff or Chief Strategy & Communications Officer, as applicable

Supervisory Role

Individual contributor

Education, Training, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years work experience; with at least 3 in communications
• Proficient job skills and knowledge

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Superb communication skills (written, verbal, and active listening)
• Ability to convey complex matters in simplified digestible terms
• Passion for the mission, goals, and objectives of AJC
• Committed to AJC’s core values: respect, accountability, integrity, innovation, and collaboration
• Demonstrates professionalism and high standards of conduct;
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Strong organization and project management skills, including the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Capacity to multitask and work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Ability to write clearly, persuasively, and concisely, with excellent editing, proofreading, and grammar skills
• Proficient public speaking skills, with the ability to articulate ideas, convey information, and engage audiences
• Willing and able to work outside of standard working hours, including early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook), Google Suite applications, and Zoom
• Fluent in foreign language(s) (preferred)

Physical Demands

Office employees:

• Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another

Disclaimers

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute a contract between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Compensation

The salary for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 depending on relevant experience and location.

Benefits

Regular Full-time employee benefits:

• Medical, vision, and dental plans
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 15 vacation days per year, that increases with continued employment
• Paid Holidays (many Federal and major Jewish Holidays)
• Hybrid work schedule
• 403(b) participation, after one year of employment
• Transit plan
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave
• After applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met

Please submit your application to: Belle Yoeli

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AJC is an equal opportunity employer.

Regular Full-time employee benefits:

• Medical, vision, and dental plans
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - 15 vacation days per year, that increases with continued employment
• Paid Holidays (many Federal and major Jewish Holidays)
• Hybrid work schedule
• 403(b) participation, after one year of employment
• Transit plan
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave
• After applicable waiting or probationary periods have been met