B’NAI B’RITH INTERNATIONAL

Position: Media Relations Associate and B’nai B’rith Magazine Deputy Editor

Department: Communications

Reports to: Vice President of Communications

Working with the vice president of communications, this position writes the majority of press releases and is involved in all public relations and promotional activities, including developing and implementing marketing and publicity plans, creating press and related materials and placing such materials in appropriate outlets. Additionally, this position assists with updates to the organization’s website, works with the director of digital strategy to post B’nai B’rith messages across social media, helps construct and execute the organization’s marketing strategy and researches new avenues for outreach. This position serves as the main copy editor for all departments for all outward facing messaging. This position has a major role in our quarterly newsletter, writing and editing articles. This position also includes duties as deputy editor of the annual B’nai B’rith Magazine. The job is based at our Washington, D.C. headquarters and is hybrid, with some telework and some in-office days each week.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Media Relations:

Write and distribute press releases via Cision media platform
Collect and maintain media contacts database in Cision
Assist in development of promotional strategies
Write podcast scripts
Sit in on subject matter expert interviews with media
Edit written materials from all departments, including quarterly newsletter and B’nai B’rith Magazine
Distill political and international news for public consumption
Write web and social media stories and collect accompanying photos/videos when appropriate
Update website (Word Press) to include current press releases, op-eds and other content
Edit blogs from our in-house experts and post them to website
Keep current with emerging technologies for marketing and outreach
Pitch programs and initiatives to local, regional and national media outlets
Electronically distribute internal communications to members and supporters
Opportunity to write for B’nai B’rith Magazine
Serve as communications support for conferences, meetings and other events
Create social media posts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads) in conjunction with Director of Digital Strategy
Send monthly media hits e-blast through Constant Contact platform
Additional duties as assigned

B’nai B’rith Magazine Deputy Editor Duties:

Liaison between editor and reporters
Create reporter contracts specifying story content and word count
Facilitate edits between editor and reporters, and reporters back to the editor
Liaison between reporters and CFO to secure payments to reporters
Oversee page count of the magazine to ensure compliance with print production
Preparation of the Rockower Award for Journalistic Excellence application
Upkeep with Jewish Press Association membership dues and emails
Point of contact for outside proofreader, for scheduling/billing
Editorial meetings organization
Story budget creation, and ongoing oversight/management of story deadlines
Coordinating proofreader edits into final documents, provide to the graphic artist
Review of final magazine before printing

QUALIFICATIONS:

One to two years writing or other communications-related experience
Strong interpersonal and communications skills
Command of AP Style
Ability to work well with entire B’nai B’rith staff and volunteers
Ability to multitask and prioritize in order to meet deadlines
Flexibility to handle a wide variety of evolving responsibilities
Strong knowledge of social media tools
Experience with web content management system (Word Press)
Ability to think creatively and discover new ways to publicize organization

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, PR, Communications or a related field.

Starting salary $45k, vacation and sick leave, most federal and Jewish holidays, short and long-term disability, life, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending plans and 403(b) plan. Interested candidates should email their resume, cover letter and salary requirements to jobs@bnaibrith.org.

B'nai B'rith International jobs

Media Relations Associate & B'nai B'rith Magazine Deputy Editor