Speechwriter

ICF

Alexandria, Virginia, US
Base: $74,090.00 - $125,954.00; bonus/equity: not ...
5 years professional speechwriting experience
3 years science-focused organization experience
Drafting congressional testimony and remarks
This role involves developing senior-level communications products that clearly convey agency priorities and research impacts to diverse audiences

Job Summary

  • This role involves developing senior-level communications products that clearly convey agency priorities and research impacts to diverse audiences.
  • The position requires working in person five days a week at the client office in Alexandria, Virginia, with travel for national events.
  • Candidates must have strong editorial judgment and the ability to translate complex scientific and policy information into accessible messaging.

Matching Summary

This role involves developing senior-level communications products that clearly convey agency priorities and research impacts to diverse audiences.

Salary

Base: $74,090.00 - $125,954.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years professional speechwriting experience
  • 3 years science-focused organization experience
  • Drafting congressional testimony and remarks
  • Synthesizing complex scientific information
  • Editing materials to match leadership voice

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with federal agency communications
  • Familiarity with congressional communications
  • Developing engagement strategies and plans
  • Collaborating with subject-matter experts
  • Working in fast-paced high-visibility environment

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of speechwriting experience
  • At least 3 years supporting science-focused organizations
  • Degree in journalism, communications, public policy, or science field

Work Rights

Not specified

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