Speech Writer

FedWriters, Inc.•Bellevue, NE

10d•$135,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

FWI is searching for candidates with a keen attention to detail to support the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Commander's public engagements. As a Speech Writer, you will provide executive-level communication support, to include keynote addresses, journal articles, remarks, talking points, and toasts. FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare up to 60-minute speeches for USSTRATCOM Senior Leadership, including conducting research of the event and determine 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