Senior Policy & Media Relations Strategist

Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Federation of Detroit is seeking a Senior Associate for Government & Media Relations to support interfaith bridge building, advocate for the Jewish community, and coordinate communications with officials and media.

The role focuses on drafting materials, managing relationships with officials and media, and increasing program visibility, with collaborative, deadline-driven work in a community relations team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in community outreach, media or communications, government relations, or public affairs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting press materials.
• Ability to engage effectively with diverse and interfaith audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under deadline pressure.
• Knowledge of local and regional media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Draft and distribute internal and external communications, including backgrounders, press releases, media advisories, op-eds, and letters to the editor as needed.
• Steward relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials and their staff, serving as a point of contact for government relations activities.
• Assist in representing the Federation at local events.
• Serve as a liaison to community organizations and leaders.
• Track advocacy priorities and prepare issue briefings and policy updates for internal stakeholders.
• Schedule and prepare materials for meetings with elected officials and other civic leaders.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with local and regional media contacts, including reporters, editors, and producers.
• Increase visibility of Federation programs, initiatives, and priorities.
• Monitor media coverage and social media engagement relevant to Federation's mission; compile and distribute regular monitoring reports.
• Coordinate and prepare organizational spokespeople for media interviews, press conferences, and speaking engagements.
• Plan and coordinate Community Relations events, programs and initiatives.

Skills

Community outreach

Media/Communications

Government relations

Public affairs

Interfaith engagement

Job description

Jewish Federation of Detroit is seeking a Senior Associate for Government & Media Relations to support interfaith bridge building, advocate for the Jewish community, and coordinate communications with officials and media.

The role focuses on drafting materials, managing relationships with officials and media, and increasing program visibility, with collaborative, deadline-driven work in a community relations team.