Senior Media Relations Specialist

Zionist Organization of America

. Increase US awareness of Hadassah by generating news stories, drafting and placing op-eds, and managing media relations for national symposia, conferences and other programs .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Media Relations and Public Relations, with a strong ability to generate compelling news stories and manage media coverage for mission-driven organizations. Proficient in collaborating across complex organizations and utilizing various media platforms to enhance visibility and engagement.

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Media RelationsPublic RelationsStorytelling SkillsMeltwater ExperienceAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

News Release DevelopmentMedia List ManagementInterview ManagementContent CreationCrisis Communication

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving AptitudeCreativityTime ManagementCollaborationJudgment

Tools & Technologies

MeltwaterBasecampMonday.comCanva

Industry Keywords

Public AffairsCommunicationsMedia CoverageHealthcare NewsMission-Driven Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Increase US awareness of Hadassah by generating news stories, drafting and placing op-eds, and managing media relations for national symposia, conferences and other programs
Identify opportunities for US media coverage of Hadassah Medical Organization innovations, research and specialist expertise
Collaborate with Hadassah’s Israel PR team and medical center PR office to obtain information and arrange interviews
Monitor traditional and social media and follow mainstream US medical and healthcare news and journalists
Advise, support and supplement media relations needs of Hadassah chapters and regions
Develop news releases, news alerts, backgrounders, fact sheets, talking points, FAQs, bios, media plans and story pitches
Maintain accurate media lists and create new lists as needed with the Media Relations Associate
Assist the Director, Media & Public Relations, with reports, plans, presentations, analyses, budgeting and similar activities
Perform other duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

A BA or MA in English, Public Relations, Public Affairs or Communications
A minimum of 5 to 8 years of increasingly senior experience in Media Relations, Public Relations, Publicity, Public Affairs or Communications at mission-driven organizations or institutions, or the PR firms representing them
A track record of securing coverage by major digital, broadcast and print outlets
Experience collaborating with colleagues at all levels across large, complex organizations
Experience managing interviews, including prepping interview subjects and troubleshooting during interviews
Experience with Meltwater, Basecamp, Monday.com, Canva, or similar web-based platforms
Talent for juggling multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and discernment to know when to seek guidance from supervisor
Superb verbal and storytelling skills, including fluid, lively and concise prose
Facility for distilling and organizing information
Resourceful, out-of-the-box problem-solving aptitude and excellent judgment
Creativity and sales sense when identifying story ideas and placement opportunities
Outstanding attention to detail