Job Description
The Director of Communications and Digital Diplomacy in our Consulate has a key role in the organization’s Public Diplomacy team. They are responsible for planning and maintaining the organization’s public image. Acts as a liaison between the organization and the media and is responsible for delivering our messages to target audiences. A great opportunity to gain high- level international experience in the field.
Full time (Not remote).
Principal tasks and responsibilities:
- Build, expand and maintain a strong network of contacts with the main state and national media channels;
- Media monitoring and analysis.
- Managing social media platforms: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
- Write/edit articles/op-eds/speeches/press releases for publication in the national media and public events.
- Organize events in related fields (such as interviews, press conferences, ceremonies) and seek out cooperation
- opportunities.
- Deal with enquiries from the public, press and related organizations.
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including effective writing skills.
- Having the ability to network and maintain a good relationship with media outlets.
- Creativity and ability to take initiative.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
- Flexibility, determination, enthusiasm and the ability to cope under pressure.
- Working efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
- The ability to think strategically for planning successful digital campaigns.
- The capacity to prioritize tasks and projects effectively.
- Knowledge and understanding of the national political and social systems.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree; with preference for the following fields: Communication and Media, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, Social science.
- Language skills: Excellent written and spoken English.
- Good knowledge of graphic and video editing platforms.
Advantages:
- Experience in working with international organizations, promotion and communication.
- Contacts with the national/international media.
- Hebrew is a plus, but not required.
Interested?
Please send your application (Cover letter and CV) with the title “Communications and Digital Diplomacy- (Full name)” to pr.boston.mfa@gmail.com
* The appointment of a successful candidate will be subject to security clearance.
** US citizenship is required (Cannot hold dual Israeli and US citizenship)
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