J Street Deputy Press Secretary

$80,000 - $85,000/Yr

J Street - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Real Estate

About the position

J Street is looking for a Deputy Press Secretary to drive strategic, earned media in a fast-paced, policy and political advocacy environment. This position aims to help drive much-needed change in American politics, policy, and the Jewish community regarding Israel/Palestine. The ideal candidate will be committed to working for peace, justice, equality, and democracy, and will believe in the necessity of balance and nuance in the polarized debate over this divisive issue.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement media strategy
• Manage day-to-day relationship with J Street's media consulting firm
• Grow and manage segmented media lists and monitor and measure engagement
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with top tier targeted reporters, producers and editors in Washington DC and beyond
• Craft tailored media pitches to a range of media targets who cover our issues - political, foreign policy, Jewish life, etc.
• Draft and pre-pitch embargoed press releases
• Write reactive press statements and quotes for media
• Expand J Street's footprint into new priority media markets and spaces (including new and non-traditional media like podcasts, bloggers, other online influencers, etc.)
• Provide media interview/engagement training for J Street staff and leaders

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience working in media relations, as a journalist or a combination of the two
• Previous experience working with and developing relationships with DC-based media
• Possesses an instinctive news sense
• Experience working as a media spokesperson (including press briefings, live and recorded news media, and with print journalists and other written-content producers)
• Strong and quick news and/or press release writing skills
• Thrives on deadline-driven work
• A highly-developed or natural ability to schmooze with reporters and other journalists in person and across communications channels
• Twitter/X and other leading social platform mastery as a means of tracking news, news hooks and engaging with media targets
• Openness to feedback, willingness to be wrong, and flexibility to pivot when necessary
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; the reality on the ground is constantly changing, requiring resilience, agility and speed
• Demonstrated commitment to J Street's vision and mission; strong grasp of J Street's issues

Benefits

• Unlimited personal time off
• Sick leave
• Generous parental and family leave
• Paid time off on many federal and Jewish holidays
• Health and dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k program including an employer match
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible spending account