American Jewish Committee (AJC) · 6 hours ago
Assistant Director, Executive Communications Washington DC or New York
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expAmerican Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people. This role focuses on managing communications for the CEO, including drafting speeches, social media content, and coordinating messaging with various stakeholders.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum of 5 years work experience; with at least 3 in communications
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
Preferred
Fluent in foreign language(s)
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
Company
American Jewish Committee (AJC)
Who We Are For more than a century, American Jewish Committee has been the leading global Jewish advocacy organization.
201-500 employees
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