Foxhound Federal has an immediate opening for Speech Writer. This position would be onsite. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of three years of experience and a TS/SCI CI Poly.
Lead the development, preparation, coordination, and editing of communication materials, focusing on speeches for various audiences and occasions.
Draft and edit speeches or scripts for senior executives for live or recorded delivery, testimony, and statements for Congressional Record.
Advise and coach leadership on presenting and delivering speeches to ensure effectiveness and engagement.
Prepare assignments based on subject matter experts' input to ensure speech content's accuracy and relevance.
Ensure all speech materials are consistent with organizational and publication standards and tailored to the intended audience.
Provide mentorship and training to junior staff on effective speech writing and editing techniques.
Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and other tools to enhance the presentation and delivery of speeches.
Research to ensure accuracy, and proofread and edit content for clarity, readability, and accessibility based on the medium.
Initiate, plan, execute, and report on communication tasks independently, as identified.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience or no degree and 9 years of experience in Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
TS-SCI w/Poly level clearance is required.
Demonstrated experience in drafting, editing, and delivering speeches or scripts for various audiences and occasions.
Proficiency in utilizing tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud Suite to enhance speech content and presentation.
Strong ability to convey complex information in a clear and simple manner to diverse audiences.
Proven track record of mentoring and training others in effective speech writing and presentation techniques.
Familiarity with MS Office Suite, collaboration tools such as MS Teams and SharePoint, as well as other necessary software for creating compelling speech content.
Experience in providing communication support, including the development, preparation, production, coordination, and editing of various materials, with a strong emphasis on speech writing.
Foxhound Federal, LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Foxhound Federal is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions on the basis of merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Consistent with this commitment, we are dedicated to the employment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, persons of all ethnic backgrounds and religions according to their abilities.