Communications Specialist - Speechwriter

Overview

Illuminate seeks an exceptionally qualified Communications Specialist to support an ongoing government customer.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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