Communications Advisor / Associate

About the Role

The N7 Foundation is seeking a Communications Advisor / Associate to support its communications strategy, media engagement, and digital presence. N7 is a nonpartisan platform focused on strengthening relations between Israel, the United States, and Arab and Muslim-majority countries through dialogue, cooperation, and regional integration. This role is crucial for elevating N7's profile, expanding its reach, and communicating its work and impact to key audiences. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing organization at the intersection of foreign policy and diplomacy with a focus on the Middle East.

Location: Washington, DC (Full-Time, In-Office Four Days per Week)

Compensation: $65,000 - $120,000

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of N7’s communications strategy, including efforts to increase visibility, strengthen media engagement, and expand N7’s reach among key audiences.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, editors, producers, and other media contacts; identify relevant media opportunities and proactively pitch N7 leadership and experts for interviews, commentary, and other coverage.
• Pitch op-eds, opinion pieces, and other written commentary from the N7 team and expert network in relevant publications.
• Draft, edit, and publish social media content on the N7 website and its digital platforms, ensuring a consistent voice, strong editorial quality, and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Develop social media plans and content calendars around major announcements, events, publications, and developments relevant to N7’s work.
• Draft and edit press releases, media advisories, talking points, newsletters, website content, and other communications materials.
• Monitor news coverage and developments related to the Middle East, U.S. foreign policy, Israel, the Abraham Accords, and regional cooperation; identify opportunities to position N7 and its leadership in relevant conversations.
• Support communications surrounding Foundation events, convenings, publications, and major initiatives, including media outreach, promotional materials, and post-event engagement.
• Help maintain and improve the Foundation’s website and broader digital presence, including identifying opportunities to increase engagement, visibility, and audience growth.
• Track media coverage, social media performance, website engagement, and other relevant metrics to evaluate communications efforts and inform future strategy.
• Coordinate with external communications, public relations, and creative partners, as needed.
• Provide additional communications and organizational support as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Prior professional experience in communications, media relations, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working with press and media, including pitching stories, developing media relationships, or securing media coverage.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and effectively.
• Experience drafting and editing social media content, with a strong understanding of tone, audience engagement, and digital communications.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive or time-sensitive information professionally.
• A proactive, collaborative working style and the ability to work independently while coordinating closely with leadership and colleagues.
• Ability to work in person in Washington, DC four days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, political science, international relations, or a related field.
• The position is intended for a candidate with some professional experience beyond an initial entry-level role, though the specific title and responsibilities will be commensurate with experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or demonstrated subject-matter familiarity with the Middle East, U.S. foreign policy, Israel, the Abraham Accords, diplomacy, or regional economic integration.
• Experience working in the federal government, nonprofit organization, think tank, public policy institution, communications agency, or related environment.
• Established relationships with journalists, editors, or media outlets covering foreign policy, national security, or the Middle East.
• Experience developing communications strategies or campaigns around major announcements, publications, events, or organizational initiatives.
• Familiarity with website content management systems, email marketing platforms, social media analytics, and digital advertising.
• Experience using communications metrics and audience engagement data to evaluate performance and inform strategy.
• Knowledge of graphic design or content creation tools, such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite, is a plus.
• Background in digital advertising, including experience developing, managing, or optimizing paid digital campaigns across social media, search, and other online platforms. Familiarity with audience targeting, campaign analytics, and performance measurement is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Title and salary will be commensurate with experience.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, and other benefits offered by the Foundation.