Consulate General of Israel to New England Looking for Director of Communications and Digital Diplomacy at Boston, MA Full Time

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.

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 [email protected]

• The appointment of a successful candidate will be subject to security clearance.
• US citizenship is required (Cannot hold dual Israeli and US citizenship)