Director of Strategic Communications & Media Strategy
On-Site: Medina, Ohio or Washington, DC
Full-Time
Compensation: Commensurate with Experience
About Us
We are a mission-driven organization dedicated to combating anti-Semitism and strengthening public understanding of Israel as America's closest ally in the Middle East.
Our work sits at the intersection of media, journalism, public affairs, strategic communications, and digital engagement. Every day, we monitor evolving news cycles, analyze emerging public conversations, develop compelling messaging, and help shape how critical issues are understood across media platforms and public discourse.
We operate in a fast-paced environment where curiosity, editorial judgment, responsiveness, and strategic thinking are essential.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Director of Strategic Communications & Media Strategy to lead a high-performing communications operation focused on breaking news, public discourse, media engagement, audience insights, and strategic storytelling.
This is not a traditional corporate communications role.
The ideal candidate thinks like a journalist, acts like an editor, and leads like a strategist. They closely follow current events, understand how stories gain momentum, recognize emerging trends before they become headlines, and can quickly translate complex developments into clear, compelling messaging.
You will oversee strategic communications, editorial direction, audience intelligence, rapid-response communications, content strategy, and media monitoring while guiding a cross-functional team responsible for informing, engaging, and influencing public conversation.
What You'll Do
Lead Strategic Communications
- Develop and oversee communications strategies aligned with organizational priorities
- Shape messaging frameworks and narrative positioning across multiple audiences
- Produce executive briefings, talking points, strategic messaging documents, and communications guidance
- Ensure message consistency across media, digital, social, and public-facing communications
Monitor Media & Public Discourse
- Track breaking news, cultural conversations, public sentiment, and emerging media trends
- Analyze how stories evolve across traditional media, digital platforms, and social channels
- Identify communications opportunities, reputational risks, and developing trends
- Deliver actionable insights that inform communications and leadership decisions
Drive Editorial Excellence
- Lead editorial direction across written, visual, video, and digital content
- Refine story framing, headlines, messaging architecture, and audience engagement strategies
- Maintain high editorial standards across all communications outputs
- Help build scalable content workflows that support rapid and effective communication
Lead and Develop Teams
- Manage and mentor communications, content, and engagement professionals
- Support hiring, onboarding, and team development
- Build efficient newsroom-style workflows and collaborative processes
- Foster a culture of accountability, creativity, responsiveness, and excellence
Partner with Leadership
- Serve as a strategic advisor on communications, media, and public affairs matters
- Prepare executive communications updates and strategic assessments
- Help leadership anticipate emerging issues and opportunities
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on high-impact initiatives
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of experience in strategic communications, journalism, media operations, public affairs, political communications, or related fields
- Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities
- Strong understanding of media ecosystems, audience behavior, and digital communication trends
- Experience operating in fast-paced news, communications, or public affairs environments
- Demonstrated success leading communications or editorial teams
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large volumes of information quickly
- Sound judgment, discretion, and decision-making ability under pressure
- Experience with media monitoring, social listening, audience analytics, or communications intelligence tools preferred
Who Thrives Here
- Journalists ready to move into strategic leadership
- Communications professionals who think like editors
- Storytellers who understand both audience engagement and organizational strategy
- Leaders who can balance big-picture thinking with rapid execution
- Professionals with newsroom and rapid-response experience who can synthesize emerging events into timely content and communication direction
- Professionals who enjoy working where current events, media, and public discourse intersect
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
Work Location: In Person (Medina, OH or Washington, DC)
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