Executive Speechwriter

Executive Speechwriter

Key Role :

Serve as the principal writer for all internal and external communications by C-suite executives, including crafting inspirational speeches, compelling remarks, thought provoking op-eds, written internal and external communications, and video scripts. Develop a framework for messaging and storytelling that aligns with the company's verbal identity, ensuring consistent messaging across all written content. Create and produce compelling, inspirational, and high-quality content for written products and scripts. Ensure proper tone, cadence, and voice for the intended audience - ranging from media, government, investors, industry, public, and employees. Conduct research and collaborate with Booz Allen subject matter experts on specific topics - ranging from emerging technology to national security issues - to be included in speeches and written products. Work closely with the company's leadership and serve as a strategist and advisor, preparing the principal for speaking engagements. Set and manage content development timelines aligned to goals and deadlines. Anticipate the communication requirements and suggest strategies and content proactively, working closely with both internal and external stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications :

• 10 years of experience with executive speechwriting in corporate communications, government public affairs, or public relations
• Experience capturing a principal's voice effectively and ensuring communications resonate for the targeted audience
• Experience performing independent research, verifying facts rapidly, and producing communications outputs on tight deadlines
• Experience in using Office365 Product Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Ability to write in a clear, non-technical, accessible, compelling, authentic, and accurate way about a broad range of issues
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive material concerning the organization and the principal's role within the organization
• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or Communications

Additional Qualifications :

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $122,200.00 to $227,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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Work Model

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EEO Commitment

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Salary : $122,200 - $227,000