Senior Director, Policy & Political Communications at AIPAC | District of Columbia, USA | $150K/yr – $180K/yr

AIPAC

Senior Director, Policy & Political Communications

District of Columbia, USA (Hybrid)

$150K/yr – $180K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive a senior communications function focused on bipartisan policy messaging and U.S.–Israel advocacy, with team leadership and cross‑channel strategy.

Own drafting and editing of high‑profile materials (speeches, op‑eds, memos, talking points, rapid responses).
Must-have: 8+ years in political/strategic comms and 2+ years leading a team.
Standout: deep knowledge of U.S.–Israel policy and bipartisan audience tailoring.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead a messaging team of writers, editors, and digital content contributors.
Develop and implement cohesive communications strategies that include policy analysis, political messaging, newsletters, and strategic messaging to key audiences.
Partner with senior leadership in other departments to shape communications around legislative initiatives, advocacy campaigns, internal messaging and framing, and political developments.
Oversee the drafting and editing of high-profile materials, including speeches, op-eds, policy memos, talking points, and rapid-response communications.
Collaborate with the Digital Advocacy, Donor Relations, and Creative Content teams to ensure message alignment across platforms and audiences.
Guide the creation of content for email, print, video, social media, and digital campaigns to engage activists, supporters, and opinion leaders.
Monitor political and communications trends, providing strategic recommendations to strengthen the organization’s influence and responsiveness.
Uphold brand and message consistency across all internal and external publications.
Establish and maintain communications processes, editorial guidelines, and production workflows to ensure quality, timeliness, and impact.
Mentor and develop staff writers, fostering creativity, accountability, and professional growth.

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience in political, policy, or strategic communications.
2+ years of experience managing a team of communications professionals.
Strong understanding of Congress, U.S. foreign policy, Israel and the Middle East, and the political landscape surrounding the U.S.–Israel relationship.
Demonstrated ability to craft compelling political and policy messages for diverse audiences, specifically tailored to both Republican and Democratic audiences.
Proven leadership in managing communications teams and strategy execution.
Exceptional editorial judgment, attention to detail, and ability to translate complex policy issues into accessible narratives.
High emotional intelligence, collaborative spirit, and capacity to thrive under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Deep commitment to advancing the U.S.–Israel relationship and driving effective advocacy through effective communications.
Outstanding attention to detail, organizational and interpersonal skills; self-starter with the ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.

Preferred

Benefits

AIPAC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees’ overall total compensation package.
We currently work remotely two days a week and in our offices the other three.

AIPAC

The mission of AIPAC is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel.

Founded in 1954

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

467 employees (41 in marketing)

aipac.org