Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute public relations strategies that support organizational goals, programs, initiatives, events, and leadership visibility 2. Draft press releases, media advisories, talking points, statements, pitches, executive messaging, and other communications materials 3. Cultivate and maintain relationships with local, regional, and relevant industry media contacts 4. Identify proactive opportunities that highlight the organization’s mission, impact, programs, and leadership 5. Coordinate media outreach and pitching efforts for events, announcements, milestones, partnerships, and thought leadership opportunities 6. Provide strategic communications counsel and messaging support on sensitive or time-sensitive matters as needed 7. Collaborate closely with the marketing team to ensure consistency in messaging, branding, and organizational voice 8. Assist with interview preparation, media coordination, and executive communications support 9. Monitor media coverage and provide reporting, insights, and recommendations when applicable 10. Stay informed on evolving media trends, communications best practices, and issues impacting the nonprofit and Jewish communal landscape

Requirements

1. Proven experience in public and media relations media relations 2. Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills 3. Strong understanding of media outreach, storytelling, and reputation management 4. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and stakeholders

Preferred

1. Experience supporting nonprofit, community-based or mission-driven organizations preferred 2. Existing media relationships in the Long Island market preferred