Executive Communications Manager (Executive Speechwriter)

Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom we believe God has brought you here for His purposeto stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together we protect religious freedom free speech the sanctity of life marriage and family and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure were a fit for you.

Location:Lansdowne VA

Team Overview

In this role you will report to the Sr. Counsel & Director of CEO Communications and are responsible for managing the creation of speeches briefing documents op-eds and other content for ADFs CEO President and Chief Counsel and other senior leaders as needed; overseeing research and information gathering for reports for executive leadership donors and key stakeholders collaborating with the CEO Communications team on messaging statements and other communications content.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop executive communications (speeches briefing documents op-eds presentations statements etc.) primarily for the CEO President and Chief Counsel.
• Prepare and/or edit messaging documents for internal and external communications.
• Develop periodic summaries and presentations for the Board of Directors.
• Translate objectives team performance and organizational vision into stories and messages that relate to specific audiences.
• Oversee and coordinate research and information-gathering related to ADF cases and Legal and Communications team performance for reports for executive leadership donors and key stakeholders and for speeches and remarks delivered by the CEO President and Chief Counsel.
• Maintain a database of material for use in speeches and op-eds.
• Develop and maintain a library system cataloging speeches presentations and media appearances delivered by the CEO President and General Counsel and other spokespeople.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of executive communications experience including speech writing and content development.
• Bachelors degree in journalism English communications or similar academic discipline.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills including the ability to compose consistently accurate and compelling commentary and other communication materials under tight deadlines.
• Strong strategic thinking skills regarding the development of communication strategies.
• Ability to prioritize a variety of projects and following all projects through to completion on time.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in Associated Press style writing.
• Reliable dependable and trustworthy with confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of constitutional law and legal terminology.
• Knowledge of government (executive legislative agency) from the local to federal levels.
• Knowledge of ideological cultural and legal trends; familiarity with relevant thought leaders and organizations.

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance medical and dependent care reimbursement paid disability long-term care life insurance and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

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