Director of Press and Communications at Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest | San Francisco, CA

Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest

Director of Press and Communications

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive daily social content and media outreach for a San Francisco-based Israeli consulate unit, from creating posts to coordinating press events.

Own daily multi-platform content generation and publishing
Must-have: entry-level role with a relevant degree and proven social media savviness
Standout: direct journalist outreach and event coordination

Job Description

Responsibilities

Generate, edit, publish and share engaging content daily on multiple Social Media platforms (e.g. original text, photos, videos and news)
Writing daily reports and presentations on key topics explaining current media trends and landscapes
Develop, manage and implement a proactive and engaging social media strategy.
Monitoring and analyzing news and media trends with a focus on Israel and Middle East related issues
Establishing and maintaining contact with journalists, opinion leaders and key media personalities
Coordinating media events, briefings and conferences
Setting up interviews with Israeli officials and experts
Preparing press releases, a newsletter and distributing materials for publications
Promoting consulate events
Identifying and utilizing creative media ideas and opportunities

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with background in Marketing, Communications, International Relations or related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to shape a creative story
Excellent communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills
Previous and proven social media experience and savviness - platforms: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, Pinterest and MailChimp.
Eagerness to interact proactively with Pacific Northwest- public, private, and non-profit sectors
This is an entry-level position

Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest

The Consulate General of Israel is the official representative of the State of Israel that serves the Pacific Northwest Region of the United States: Alaska, Northern California (Districts 1-21), Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. The Consulate is responsible for coordinating relationships between the State of Israel and national, state & local organizations, businesses, offices of public officials, and citizens within the U.S. Pacific Northwest.Our many departments work hand in hand striving to provide the best of Israel and strengthen the already deep bonds between Israel and the Pacific North West region.

Founded in 1948

San Francisco, California, USA

13 employees (2 in marketing)

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