Speechwriter

New York City Economic Development Corporation•New York, NY

9h•$110,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses. Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. The Agency You’ll Join: The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. The Team You’ll Work With: The Office of Speechwriting crafts the Mayor’s voice across speeches, op-eds, and written communications. The team works closely with senior leadership and city agencies to develop clear, compelling messages that reflect the administration’s priorities and connect with New Yorkers. Collaborating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, the office ensures the Mayor’s words inspire, inform, and engage diverse audiences. The Problems You’ll Solve: The responsibilities of the Speechwriter role include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

Drafting remarks, op-eds, press statements, social media copy and other materials
Supporting the management of the speechwriting assignment calendar in conjunction with Speechwriting team leadership
Supporting the digital, video, and press teams with miscellaneous written content
Performing research, fact checking and editing remarks, and offering support to other team members
Conceiving, pitching, and executing new ideas for speechwriting concepts and series