Speechwriter

Montage Marketing Group•Alexandria, VA

17d•$95,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a writer who can craft compelling communications? Do you love creating messages rooted in clarity, consistency, and impact? Montage Marketing Group wants you. Position Overview: Montage Marketing Group is seeking a Speechwriter to join our team and provide onsite support to a federal government agency located in the Washington, DC area. The Speechwriter provides full spectrum of writing and editing support. The role requires exceptional communication, organization, adaptability, and time management skills to successfully manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. This individual will play a key role in enhancing communications with internal and external audiences in support of the Agency’s mission. This position is contingent upon contract award and will require 5 days/week onsite in Alexandria, VA. The salary for this position is $95,000-$100,000/year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, science, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of professional speechwriting experience for varied audiences and purposes, including at least 3 years supporting science-focused organizations.
Demonstrated experience researching and fact-checking content through interviews with subject-matter experts and program officials.
Ability to write seamlessly across long-form speeches, rapid-response press materials, digital content, and internal briefings.
Creative and independent thinker with strong research and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Ability to work with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
Proficiency with digital and multimedia tools, including PowerPoint, social metrics, video creation platforms, Canva, and similar tools.
Ability to work on-site.
Disclosure of political appointments, as required.
Submission of two writing samples.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing crisis communications (preferred).

Responsibilities

Support implementation of executive communications strategy related to Agency projects and initiatives.
Draft, organize, direct, and evaluate all public remarks on behalf of the Agency, ensuring alignment with Agency mission, vision, and core values.
Draft speeches, talking points, remarks, messages, internal communications, congressional testimony, and presentations for Agency leadership.
Produce senior-level communications products that articulate and explain complex Agency science programs and research findings.
Develop communications plans, engagement strategies, and messaging to advance Agency mission and activities.
Collaborate with the communications team to ensure message discipline and consistency across all media.
Collaborate across project teams to ensure messaging is coordinated, accurate, and aligned.
Tailor messaging for varied audiences, including Congress, scientific associations, academic stakeholders, and other Agency audiences.
Skill in communicating effectively with tact and diplomacy, orally and in writing, to advocate agency positions; recommend responses to criticism of the Agency’s function or performance; and explain programs, functions, and activities to stakeholders.
Synthesize information from internal and external sources into compelling, accurate, and accessible narratives.
Translate complex concepts and initiatives into compelling, accessible language tailored to diverse audiences.
Edit materials to conform to the voice and style of Agency leadership.