Speechwriter
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Job Description
ROLE
We need an experienced Speechwriter at the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Research & Development (R&D) - Medical Research and Development Command (MRDC). DHA R&D-MRDC is a global command supporting medical research for warfighters unique requirements. This division provides strategic communications public affairs marketing and multimedia support to the this role you will rapidly research topics craft talking points and speeches for leadership across military industry and academic venues and support briefings and event prep. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate with writer/editor/engagements personnel to develop story ideas and approaches
- Interview SMEs on complex issues and write plain-language newsletter articles ready for publishing
- Write and edit in AP style
- Write and edit for web style with OPSEC awareness; rapidly research topics and write talking points/speeches for executive leadership
- Support leadership remarks for industry and academic events (e.g. City of Frederick GEMS SMART PROC)
- Support leadership remarks for military events (e.g. AUSA MHSRS MMPD)
- Create slide sets in PowerPoint
- Attend speaking engagements to observe presentation styles
- Participate in calendar scrubs and syncs for coverage and awareness of command events
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience aligned with job duties
- At least one (1) year of experience supporting DoD customers - preferrred
- Familiarization with AI Tools preferred
EDUCATON
- Degree in communication-related fields - preferred
LOCATION
- Fort Detrick Frederick MD 21702
CLEARANCE
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Ability to pass DoD background check
CLIENT
- Defense Health Agency (DHA) Strategic Communications Division (SCD)
WORK HOURS
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
- Employment Classification Eligibility W2
RELOCATION
- Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion gender sexual orientation ancestry national origin age marital status mental disability physical disability medical condition pregnancy political affiliation military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individuals primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC copier fax telephone cell phone etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead bend and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
