Speech Writer

Responsibilities

• Prepare up to 60-minute speeches for USSTRATCOM Senior Leadership, including conducting research of the event and determining background information on location, attendees, and focus of event
• Provide an abstract, an outline, and background information for senior leader review and comment
• Interview senior leader for direction of speech prior to event
• Prepare and draft articles that will be published in local, national (including federal), or international periodicals such as professional journals, newspapers, magazines, or newsletters
• Prepare remarks, talking points, and toasts for USSTRATCOM Senior Leadership, 5-10 minutes in length
• Maintain an indexed archive file of all written speeches, articles, remarks, talking points, toasts, abstracts, and reference material and coordinate their public release with USSTRATCOM Public Affairs Office staff

Requirements

• Required at minimum a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in English, journalism, communications, history, or political science
• At least six (6) years' experience
• Active Secret Clearance

Qualifications

• Desired: ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in speechwriting expertise at a senior level (elected officials, corporate leaders, General / Flag officers, appointed national leaders)

Skills

Desired skills include strong writing abilities, knowledge of current events, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

Pay

$135,000 - $145,000

Schedule

On-Site: Full-time on-site position works Monday through Friday, 7:30AM CT to 4:30PM CT at Offutt Air Force Base

Location

Offutt Air Force Base