Director of Speechwriting
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview:
The Director of Speechwriting stewards the Mayors voice and articulates the Mayors vision in conversation with the people of addition to being an excellent writer and editor skilled in both creative storytelling and logical argumentation the Director manages the Speechwriting Team and helps shape the Mayors Offices broader communications strategy. This position reports to the Chief of Communications.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the production process for all remarks as prepared for delivery talking points direct-to-camera scripts and written collateral for the Mayor from initial research to final proof.
- Work closely with the Mayor senior City leadership as well as external partners and stakeholders to solicit and incorporate feedback on major projects.
- Support rapid-response communications for crises demanding real-time remarks or public statements.
- Supervise and manage Speechwriting Team members and project timelines.
- Perform related work as required.
Minimum Entrance Qualifications:
- Five to seven (5-7) years of full-time or equivalent part-time professional speechwriting experience of which two (2) years were in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
- A bachelors degree is required (with preference for a degree in a related field) and may be substituted for two (2) years of experience. A masters degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of required experience.
- Excellent attention to detail; expert command of the English language; an ability to synthesize complex policy issues into clear concise prose.
- Ability to consistently deliver creative error-free writing in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external subject matter experts and community stakeholders.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Bostons neighborhoods communities cultures and history.
- Fluency or competency in Spanish Haitian Creole Cape Verdean Creole Mandarin or Cantonese.
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/MM2-11
Hours per week: 35
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
