Speechwriter, Executive Communications_

Speechwriter, Executive CommunicationsHeadquarters, 1615 H Street, NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America Req #555Tuesday, August 20, 2024About Us:If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.Position Overview:Draft speeches, briefings, and op-eds for the president and CEO, board chair, and other senior executives; write weekly column blog posts, talking points, press statements, a widely read monthly newsletter, and both short- and long-form pieces, among other materials.Responsibilities:+ Write speeches, talking points, op-eds, and columns on deadlines.+ Interact with the president and CEO, and other senior executives.+ Understand major Chamber policies and how to communicate them.+ Help develop messaging on policies.+ Draft monthly communications to the board, members, and other executives.Qualifications:+ Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, political science, economics, or a related field.+ 5-7 years of speechwriting or comparable writing experience for senior executives, elected or high-level government officials, or an equivalent.+ Exceptional writing skills and an ability to write in a variety of mediums.+ Significant experience staffing senior executives and excellent presentation skills.+ A broad-based knowledge of current events and major public policies.+ Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight and numerous deadlines.+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office.The salary range for this position is $114,125.00 to $145,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our talent acquisition and employment policies are inclusive. We respect both the spirit and letter of the laws of equal employment opportunity.Other details+ Job Family Communications - External+ Job Function Specialist+ Pay Type SalaryApply Now+ Headquarters, 1615 H Street, NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America