Director of Strategic Communications and Media Strategy

Director of Strategic Communications & Media Strategy

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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, xsgimln 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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