Senior Director, Policy & Political Communications

AIPAC•Washington, DC

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

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.