Director of Communications and Digital Diplomacy

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 info@boston.mfa.gov.il

* The appointment of a successful candidate will be subject to security clearance.

** US citizenship only (Cannot hold dual Israeli and US citizenship)