The Senior Speechwriter crafts external and internal messages for the Bank president and other senior executives that reflects the voice, tone, and strategic goals of the Bank and its leaders. Responsible for researching, drafting, editing, and refining a broad spectrum of communications for the president-from formal monetary policy speeches and talking points for moderate conversations to welcoming remarks, staff communications, email, and social media posts.
Essential Accountabilities - Leads all phases of the speech development process for the Bank president, including coordinating the review process, completing necessary research, and ensuring that speeches are prepared in a timely, appropriate, and confidential manner.
- Drafts and refines compelling, structurally sound remarks that advance principal positioning and messaging goals. Works with a cross-functional team that includes economists, subject matter experts and communications staff to craft and improve messaging for range of topics including economic conditions and monetary policy.
- Convenes, leads, and manages writing process. Develops a detailed delivery timeline, assigns accountabilities with specific due dates, and builds agendas and briefing documents.
- Understands the context, audience, and tone appropriate for each piece of communications, and produces polished drafts that require minimal revision.
- Leads a post-engagement review for continuous improvement, evaluating message penetration, delivery effectiveness, and audience response. Synthesize observations into a clear set of recommendations that are shared with the president and carried forward into subsequent speeches.
- Advises on tone and tenor of public remarks and recommends delivery adjustments that strengthen communication impact.
- Drafts a range of shorter-form executive communications that require an authoritative and accessible voice, including welcoming remarks, town hall scripts, strategy presentations, and internal leadership messages.
- Researches, drafts, and refines articles for internal and external Bank publications from the president in coordination with subject matter experts and communications team, reflecting a precise command of language and a consistent, audience-centered voice.
- Contributes to the development and maintenance of Bank-wide talking points and public outreach resources, ensuring that all speakers across the institution carry forth the president's messaging.
- Stays continuously informed about Federal Reserve monetary policy, District economic conditions, and regulatory developments through briefings and engagement with internal and external knowledge sources.
Education and Experience- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Public Policy, Economics, or a closely related field and a minimum of ten years of related work experience OR
- Master's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Public Policy, Economics, or a closely related field and a minimum of seven years of related work experience
- Related work experience includes professional writing experience in an executive communications, speechwriting, policy communications, or public affairs role.
Knowledge Areas - Expert Level- Demonstrated experience writing formal speeches, policy remarks, or executive-level communications for senior organizational leaders.
- Proficiency with standard office productivity and document management tools.
Skill Areas - Expert Level- Demonstrated ability to translate complex economic or policy content into clear, compelling, and audience-appropriate language for diverse audiences.
- Strong project management skills with demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple concurrent deliverables under deadline pressure.
The expected starting salary range for the Senior Speechwriter is between $137,000 and $171,300 annually. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data. The Cleveland Fed offers benefits to support overall health and financial security. Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.clevelandfed.org/careersPhysical Demands and General Working ConditionsThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland reserves the right to revise this or any job description at any time.
Full Time / Part TimeFull time
Regular / TemporaryRegular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)Yes
Job CategoryCommunications/Public Relations Family Group
Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)
