Executive Communications Manager - Speechwriter

Executive Communications Manager - Speechwriter Responsibilities:

• Partner with a designer to help develop complementary visuals and videos for speaking engagements and meetings
• Research and package content from internal and external resources to develop insightful and engaging written pieces that fit the authentic style of leadership
• Proactively develop industry-leading content for delivery at high profile events
• Work closely with the communications team to identify new opportunities for executives and to maximize their impact
• Work cross-functionally internally and externally to outline and develop impactful speeches, keynote presentations, talking points, social media posts, narratives, opinion pieces and other written materials. Internal cross-functional teams include the Communications, Policy, Marketing, Sales, Product, Platform, and Monetization teams on an international scale. Externally, this includes working with agencies, conference organizers, industry associations and with clients on tailored engagements
• Oversee the development of social media content and draft posts

Minimum Qualifications:

• Project management and decision-making skills
• 10+ years speech writing experience for leaders in business, government, or non-profits
• Self-directed, proactive and energetic, interested working among a nimble team
• Experience adapting key messaging to the style and voice of senior executives
• Track record of developing high profile speeches or communications for senior figures either with large companies, government, communications agencies or the media. Including research, writing and editing skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in technology is not essential, but enthusiasm is
• Proficiency visualizing the written communications (secondary to writing skills)
• Experience working collaboratively with an executive team and other cross functional teams