Communications Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: Communications Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Director of Media Relations

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

LOCATION: New York, NY (CSC)

Grade/Class: Grade C, Non-Exempt, Non-Union

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for providing consistent reporting on ADL’s earned media presence, tracking ADL mentions across the entire news ecosystem and ensuring that broadcast media appearances are captured through search engines and other online research tools. The role also involves monitoring the news media throughout the day to identify opportunities for the organization to weigh in on timely and critical issues adjacent to our mission. Responsibilities will include preparing daily clips reports, compiling news links for daily and weekly news summaries, analyzing data and trends using online communications software platforms, and assisting the communications team with related tasks.

Primary:

• Regularly monitor online news sites, search engines, social media and other tech platforms for news coverage of ADL.
• Follow journalists and influencers on social media platforms to identify breaking news stories and other opportunities for the organization to jump into the conversation, and provide recommendations for messaging.
• Collaborate internally and update news-related content on website..
• Produce media coverage reports and distribute news stories mentioning ADL across teams.
• Analyze, interpret and report out data and metrics on earned media coverage.
• Maintain online communications and research platforms to assess the organization’s impact and measure campaign results.
• Support the creation of communication materials during crises.
• Participate in creative brainstorms.

This job description provides a general overview of the role and its key responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and ADL reserves the right to assign additional tasks as needed.

Skills:

• Familiarity with a wide range of media; in-depth knowledge of major players in the news media and an understanding of the news cycle and what “makes” news.
• Communicate effectively with constituents across all levels of an organization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; adaptable tone/style for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge and understanding of national and international events and issues of concern to the Jewish community.
• Working knowledge of online media monitoring software tools; an ability to adapt to new technologies quickly and a strong working knowledge of video editing tools and spreadsheets.
• An eagerness to learn about our industry from some of the best in the business.
• Experience with and passion for policy and issues advocacy a plus.

Attributes: 

• Mission-driven and community-oriented, with a strong commitment to partner service and public safety.
• Professional, credible, and confident in high-stakes environments and with senior stakeholders.
• Proactive and resourceful; identifies partnership opportunities and follows through to completion.
• Diplomatic and tactful; able to navigate differing priorities and build trust across institutions.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through.
• Adaptable and calm under pressure; able to respond to emerging issues and shifting priorities.
• Strong integrity and reliability; consistently models confidentiality and ethical conduct.

Work Experience:

• The ideal candidate will have a background in journalism and/or communications, an intuitive understanding of the news cycle and social media, and an ability to effectively identify, monitor and track developing news stories in real time.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism/communications or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment:

• ADL is a hybrid environment; this role will require 3 days in the office.

Compensation: 

• This position has a salary range of $60,000 to $70,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in (New York, NY). Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position, and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. For an overview of our total rewards package, please visit https://www.adl.org/about/careers.

ADL aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally.  Our mission-driven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.    

ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact the People & Culture department at talentacquisition@adl.org.    

ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws. 

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.