Fusion Innovation
Communications/Speechwriter
Fusion Innovation, Bethesda, MD
Job Description
Fusion Innovation's recent growth has earned us a top spot in the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America and in Washington Business Journal's Best Places to Work multiple years in a row. Our team members are passionate about their work and are empowered to contribute their unique skills and perspectives to our projects. Here at Fusion, we put people first. When you join us, you don't just join a company, you join a family. If you are ready to be part of a fun and engaging team where your innovative ideas are heard, supported, and make ever lasting mission impacts for our Nation's most sensitive programs, you have come to the right place.
Position Overview
Required Skills
Please note that all applicants must be U.S. citizens and require additional screening from our clients.
Fusion Innovation LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Fusion Innovation's recent growth has earned us a top spot in the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America and in Washington Business Journal's Best Places to Work multiple years in a row. Our team members are passionate about their work and are empowered to contribute their unique skills and perspectives to our projects. Here at Fusion, we put people first. When you join us, you don't just join a company, you join a family. If you are ready to be part of a fun and engaging team where your innovative ideas are heard, supported, and make ever lasting mission impacts for our Nation's most sensitive programs, you have come to the right place.
Position Overview
- Draft and edit speeches or scripts for senior executives for live or recorded delivery, testimony, and statements for Congressional Record.
- Develop and implement strategic communication plans that align external and internal engagements with overall organizational messaging and goals.
- Advise and coach leadership on presenting and delivering talking points to ensure effectiveness and engagement, while also providing guidance on broader communication strategies.
- Prepare assignments based on subject matter experts' input to ensure speech content's accuracy and relevance, integrating key organizational messages and themes.
- Ensure all strategic communications are consistent with organizational and publication standards and tailored to the intended audience.
- Provide mentorship and training to junior staff on effective speech writing, editing techniques, and strategic communications principles.
- Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and other tools to enhance the presentation and delivery of speeches and other communication materials.
- Conduct research to ensure accuracy, and proofread and edit content for clarity, readability, and accessibility based on the medium and strategic objectives.
- Analyze audience feedback and metrics to refine speech content and broader communication strategies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in messaging across various communication channels.
- Develop communication plans and prepare leadership for potential public relations challenges.
- Initiate, plan, execute, and report on strategic communication tasks independently, as identified.
- Coordinate with social media teams to amplify key messages from speeches across digital platforms.
Required Skills
- Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
- Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience or no degree and 9 years of experience in Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
- Proficiency in utilizing tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud Suite to enhance speech content and presentation.
- Strong ability to convey complex information in a clear and simple manner to diverse audiences.
- Proven track record of mentoring and training others in effective speech writing and presentation techniques.
Please note that all applicants must be U.S. citizens and require additional screening from our clients.
Fusion Innovation LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.