Head of Communications
Marketing & Communications
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Jul 17, 2026
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving on the leadership team, the Head of Communications will define and drive a high-impact, integrated communications strategy that elevates Israel Policy Forum’s national profile and influence. As the organization’s seniormost communications professional, the Head of Communications will design and lead a cohesive, multi-channel marketing and communications strategy to amplify IPF’s reputation among priority stakeholders, architect and execute media and messaging strategies, cultivate and manage top-tier media relationships, and oversee editorial direction to ensure clarity, consistency, and resonance across all channels. This leader will build, mentor, and scale a highperforming communications and marketing team; partner with external vendors and strategic collaborators; and implement streamlined processes and workflows that enable speed, rigor, and alignment. Leading a team of four with resources to hire an additional team member and partner with strategic consultants, the Head of Communications will work collaboratively across policy, leadership, and external-facing teams to align cross-functional efforts, translating policy ideas into compelling narratives and amplifying them with precision across platforms. This role will also drive proactive and rapid-response communications, develop and deploy effective spokesperson strategies, produce sophisticated donor-facing collateral, and partner closely with IPF leadership and subject matter experts to craft and refine organizational messaging. The Head of Communications will serve as the steward of brand excellence, ensuring consistency and quality, while establishing clear metrics to track performance, generate insight, and continuously refine strategy to expand reach and impact.