Responsibilities

• Strategy & Messaging — In coordination with the CCO, develop DMFI’s core messaging architecture, ensuring consistency and clarity across all external communications.
• Anticipate news cycles and political developments; create proactive messaging frameworks that position DMFI ahead of fast-moving stories.
• Draft, edit, and disseminate written materials including talking points, memos, op-eds, statements, newsletters and backgrounders.
• Rapid Response — Lead DMFI’s real-time rapid response function, pivoting messaging within minutes of breaking news or significant political developments.
• Craft and deploy rapid-turnaround materials for press, Hill, stakeholders and digital channels.
• Work with DMFI’s development and policy departments and PAC to identify response opportunities and ensure message coordination across the organization.
• Media Relations, Earned & Paid Media — Cultivate and maintain relationships with key reporters, editors, and media outlets covering U.S.-Israel policy, Democratic politics, and related beats.
• Enhance DMFI’s earned media strategy: pitch stories, brief journalists, and identify opportunities to insert DMFI’s perspective into major news cycles.
• Identify opportunities to protect and build DMFI’s brand and visibility using paid media.
• Cross-Team Coordination — Collaborate closely with DMFI colleagues to ensure messaging strategy translates into effective content across email, social, and digital platforms.
• Partner with political staff and consultants to align messaging with DMFI’s advocacy and electoral priorities.
• Support other organizational communications needs as directed by the CCO.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in political or policy communications ideally on Capitol Hill or within an issue advocacy organization, electoral campaign or media environment.
• Proven track record in rapid-response communications—able to pivot messaging within minutes of breaking news or political developments.
• Deep familiarity with the policy and political landscape of the U.S.-Israel relationship and the dynamics of pro-Israel Democratic politics.
• Strong, versatile writing skills: you can shift from a press statement to a memo to a briefing document without losing your voice or your precision.
• Savvy political and communications instincts — you understand what moves audiences on Capitol Hill, in the press, and within the Democratic political world.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Comfort being available and responsive during breaking news cycles, including evenings and weekends when major developments require it.

Benefits

• generous paid vacation days and religious holidays
• 100% employer paid health plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match