Senior Director, Policy & Political Communications

AIPAC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AIPAC is seeking a Senior Director of Policy & Political Communications based in Washington, DC. This role involves leading a team to craft and execute the organization's policy messaging strategy. Responsibilities include managing cross-departmental communication efforts, overseeing the production of advocacy materials, and monitoring political trends. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of relevant experience and a strong grasp of U.S. foreign policy. A competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $180,000 is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in political, policy, or strategic communications.
• 2+ years of managing a team in communications.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. foreign policy and the U.S.–Israel relationship.

Responsibilities

• Lead a messaging team of writers and editors.
• Develop and implement communications strategies.
• Draft and edit high-profile communication materials.

Skills

Political communications

Leadership

Policy messaging

Media relations

Strategic communications

Editing

Job description

Department: Communications
Location: Washington, DC
FLSA Status: Exempt
Travel: 5%
Reports To: SVP, Communications
Version Date: April 2026

Summary

The Senior Director of Policy & Political Communications leads the creation and execution of the organization’s policy and political messaging strategy. This position oversees a team of writers and editors responsible for translating the organization’s legislative, policy, and political priorities into compelling narratives for a range of audiences—including policymakers, activists, donors, and media. The Senior Director ensures consistent, high-impact messaging that advances the mission and strengthens the organization’s voice across all communications platforms.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead a messaging team of writers, editors, and digital content contributors.
• Develop and implement cohesive communications strategies that include policy analysis, political messaging, newsletters, and strategic messaging to key audiences.
• Partner with senior leadership in other departments to shape communications around legislative initiatives, advocacy campaigns, internal messaging and framing, and political developments.
• Oversee the drafting and editing of high-profile materials, including speeches, op-eds, policy memos, talking points, and rapid-response communications.
• Collaborate with the Digital Advocacy, Donor Relations, and Creative Content teams to ensure message alignment across platforms and audiences.
• Guide the creation of content for email, print, video, social media, and digital campaigns to engage activists, supporters, and opinion leaders.
• Monitor political and communications trends, providing strategic recommendations to strengthen the organization’s influence and responsiveness.
• Uphold brand and message consistency across all internal and external publications.
• Establish and maintain communications processes, editorial guidelines, and production workflows to ensure quality, timeliness, and impact.
• Mentor and develop staff writers, fostering creativity, accountability, and professional growth.

Qualifications & Skills

• 8+ years of professional experience in political, policy, or strategic communications.
• 2+ years of experience managing a team of communications professionals.
• Strong understanding of Congress, U.S. foreign policy, Israel and the Middle East, and the political landscape surrounding the U.S.–Israel relationship.
• Demonstrated ability to craft compelling political and policy messages for diverse audiences, specifically tailored to both Republican and Democratic audiences.
• Proven leadership in managing communications teams and strategy execution.
• Exceptional editorial judgment, attention to detail, and ability to translate complex policy issues into accessible narratives.
• High emotional intelligence, collaborative spirit, and capacity to thrive under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep commitment to advancing the U.S.–Israel relationship and driving effective advocacy through effective communications.
• Outstanding attention to detail, organizational and interpersonal skills; self-starter with the ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.

AIPAC is offering a competitive market base salary between $150,000.00 and $180,000.00 for the position. A job offer within the range will depend on how closely a candidate’s skills and experience match the role’s requirements. AIPAC also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that contributes to employees’ overall total compensation package. We currently work remotely two days a week and in our offices the other three. AIPAC is an equal-opportunity employer.

Posting Instructions

• Please provide a cover letter with a resume to be considered. Incomplete applications with missing documentation will not be considered.
• If applying for more than one position, please use the Attachment function to attach a position-specific cover letter.
• Please use your legal name when completing the employment application (no nicknames).

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and AIPAC reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as deemed appropriate.