Assistant Director, Executive Communications Washington DC

Overview

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.

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.

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.

• 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, Linked In, 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

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

• 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),…