Simon Plosker

Experience

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  Jewish Agency

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  British Aliyah Movement Coordinator

  - Organized events and publicity for potential new immigrants to Israel, including information days attracting 100+ participants.- Worked with Jewish student groups to promote Israel educational programs, internships and activities.- Edited and contributed material to ‘Aliyah Update’ magazine as well as securing advertising and overseeing publication.

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  The Board of Deputies of British Jews

  Jan 2000 - Jun 2001

  Public Affairs Officer

  - Provided professional and administrative support for International and Defense and Group Relations Divisions.- Responsible for media relations, including drafting press releases, media monitoring, liaising with journalists and responding to media complaints.- Political and parliamentary work included liaising with British parliamentarians, foreign embassies and NGOs on matters relating to domestic Jewish concerns, interfaith, race relations and Israel.- Researched and wrote reports, including Parliamentary submissions on behalf of Board relating to government policies.- Represented Board on UK Government Home Office steering committee overseeing inaugural 2001 Holocaust Memorial Day. Show less

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  BICOM: Britain Israel Communications & Research Centre

  Jun 2002 - Nov 2003

  Daily Brief Writer

  - Produced daily briefing paper on Israel-related issues in British media, including analysis and links to news items.- Researched and wrote reports on contemporary Israeli political issues, including electoral analysis.- Provided IDF Spokesperson’s Unit with guide to the BBC for Israeli spokespeople.

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  Israel Defense Forces

  Nov 2003 - Feb 2004

  IDF Spokesperson's Unit Jewish and Governmental Organizations Desk

  - Escorted foreign groups, including delegations, parliamentarians and charity missions on IDF-organized tours of army and air force bases, security barrier and Israel / Gaza border industrial zone.- Briefed new intake of soldiers in Foreign Press Department on British media.- Served as reservist until 2014.- Final rank: Staff Sergeant (res.)

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  NGO Monitor

  Mar 2004 - Apr 2005

  Managing Editor

  - Responsible for content of NGO Monitor website, producing analyses of activities of non-governmental organizations within the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.- Drafted correspondence and op-eds and maintained relations with media.- Liaised with Israeli officials, including Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, IDF Spokesperson’s Unit and Members of Knesset.

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  HonestReporting

  Nov 2005 - Apr 2020

  Managing Editor

  - Responsible for day-to-day editorial of the world's largest grassroots media watchdog organization addressing anti-Israel media bias.- Monitored and analyzed Israel/Middle East coverage in US, UK, Australian, New Zealand and other English-language mainstream media outlets.- Created and managed editorial research, writing and output across HR sites and products including website and social media.- Liaised with external organizations, government ministries, Israel Defense Forces and local and international media.- Lectured to groups and organizations, including students, synagogues, educational orgs, Limmud.- Assisted in organization and running of HonestReporting Mission groups to Israel.- Member of Working Group on Anti-Semitism on the Internet and in the Media for Global Forum for Combating Anti-Semitism. Show less

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  UN Watch

  Oct 2020 - Oct 2022

  Managing Editor

  - Wrote reports, blog posts, press releases, and articles in support of UN Watch's advocacy, including critiques of biased UN actions and statements.- Managed the UN Watch website and social media posts.- Wrote and edited material for donors, such as updates, newsletters, and annual reports.- Assisted the Executive Director in drafting speeches and op-eds.- Managed the organization’s internship program, including the recruitment process.

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  HonestReporting

  Oct 2022 - now

  Editorial Director