Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated, multi-channel communications strategy for elections.
• Lead JDCA’s brand positioning, ensuring a consistent and compelling voice across all platforms, including Substack, social media, and national press.
• Serve as a primary advisor to the CEO on public relations and high-level political messaging.
• Work directly with and manage JDCA’s media and digital consultants.
• Oversee the drafting of press releases, statements, op-eds, and communications materials for the CEO and Board members.
• Lead the organization's rapid response efforts, reacting to breaking news in the political and Jewish communal space with speed and strategic precision.
• Directly manage the Communications Director and press and digital teams.
• Work and collaborate with the Organizing and Political departments to align communications with voter contact goals and policy priorities.
• Supervise the production of scripts and questions for virtual and in-person JDCA programs.

Requirements

• Political Communications Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of high-level political communications experience required. Preference for individuals with 8-10+ years of experience in Congressional offices, campaigns, non-profits, and/or advocacy organizations.
• Management and Leadership: Proven track record of managing high-performing teams, including internal staff and external agencies.
• Knowledge Base: Deep understanding of U.S. politics and Jewish communal issues.
• Communication Skills: Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex policy issues into action-oriented recommendations.
• Values Alignment: Commitment to Jewish and Democratic values.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• closing for major Jewish holidays
• 12 weeks of parental leave
• health/vision/dental insurance
• employee-matched simple IRA