Israel Soldier Delegation Content Producer

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF); New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) seeks a Producer for Israel Delegation Content to lead the development and deployment of compelling soldier stories across the national event portfolio. You will source speakers, shepherd approvals, and craft material for strategic speaker placements in the United States.

The role requires exceptional writing, storytelling, editorial judgment, and relationship management to ensure every soldier's experience reflects professionalism and mission impact.

Qualifications

• Exceptional English writing, editing, and storytelling skills are required.
• Professional fluency in Hebrew (spoken and written) is required.
• Outstanding organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent editorial judgment and the ability to identify compelling stories and shape them for maximum audience impact.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and rapport with soldiers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary content liaison between FIDF’s National Marketing, Content & Production Team and the Israel Team and Regional Chapters to source and secure soldiers and unpaid speakers for FIDF programs and events.
• Ensure all IDF rules and approvals are received, understood and upheld to secure soldier participation.
• Continually identify emerging stories and speakers whose experiences align with FIDF's programming and fundraising priorities.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of each soldier's background, personality, communication style, and story.
• Maintain knowledge of FIDF's regional events, donor audiences, fundraising priorities, and programming needs to inform speaker placement.
• Recommend and pitch soldier speakers to Chapters and Regional teams, providing strategic guidance on placements.
• Strategically optimize deployment of soldier speakers across the event calendar to maximize impact while ensuring meaningful experiences.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all soldier-related content throughout the delegation process.
• Revise original soldier speeches and content, while preserving each speaker’s authentic voice; develop show decks, talking points, biographies and other content.
• Ensure Chapters receive complete, accurate and timely speaker materials to support successful programming before, during, and after delegation visits.
• Collaborate with producers and regional staff to tailor presentations for events as needed.
• Ensure messaging remains accurate, mission-driven, emotionally compelling, and aligned with FIDF’s brand standards.
• Maintain a comprehensive database of soldier profiles, speaking history, content assets, evaluations, and future opportunities.

Skills

English writing

Storytelling

Editorial judgment

Relationship management

Organization

Multi-project management

Travel readiness

Hebrew fluency

Job description

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) seeks a Producer for Israel Delegation Content to lead the development and deployment of compelling soldier stories across the national event portfolio. You will source speakers, shepherd approvals, and craft material for strategic speaker placements in the United States.

The role requires exceptional writing, storytelling, editorial judgment, and relationship management to ensure every soldier's experience reflects professionalism and mission impact.