What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speechwriter - Office of Press and Communications position at The State University of New York (SUNY)?
Location: Albany or New York City, NY Category: Professional Positions Posted On: Fri Dec 27 2024 Job Description:
The Speechwriter will work collaboratively with colleagues in Communications, the Chancellor's Office, and throughout System Administration to ensure that SUNY's priority messaging is reflected in the Chancellor's prepared remarks. In addition to possessing excellent writing, editing, and research skills, candidates should be effective time managers, able to coordinate several writing projects at once while meeting established deadlines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Directly responsible for drafting talking points or scripted remarks for the various public events on the Chancellor's daily calendar, requiring excellent writing ability and the skills needed to adopt the Chancellor's voice.
Occasional assistance writing and/or editing materials produced by the Communications Office, such as op-eds, website content, press releases and media advisories, and printed publications.
Job Requirements:
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
5 years of experience writing for individual(s) in public positions.
Strong communications, writing, editing, and research skills.
Excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling with an eye for detail.
Understanding of target audiences and the most effective way to reach them.
Familiarity with current higher education issues.
Team player, ready to collaborate with colleagues and offices throughout SUNY
Time management, with the ability to organize and prioritize several writing projects at once.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a higher education or government setting strongly preferred.
Familiarity with science/research writing a plus.
Additional Information:
Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $85,000 - $105,00.
Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. 13 days of paid holidays per year; 21 days of vacation and 21 days of sick time accrued each year. Please see our Management/Confidential benefits summary for additional information.
Management/Confidential appointments work under the leadership and discretion of the appointing authority and are not represented by a union.
This position is located in Albany, New York or New York City.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Applicants with a valid driver's license are preferred.
SUNY System Administration Benefits
SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:
Retirement : The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
Health Insurance : Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
Time Off : Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
Flexible Working Arrangements : Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.
Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits
The Speechwriter will work collaboratively with colleagues in Communications, the Chancellor's Office, and throughout System Administration to ensure that SUNY's priority messaging is reflected in the Chancellor's prepared remarks. In addition to possessing excellent writing, editing, and research skills, candidates should be effective time managers, able to coordinate several writing projects at once while meeting established deadlines.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Directly responsible for drafting talking points or scripted remarks for the various public events on the Chancellor's daily calendar, requiring excellent writing ability and the skills needed to adopt the Chancellor's voice.
Occasional assistance writing and/or editing materials produced by the Communications Office, such as op-eds, website content, press releases and media advisories, and printed publications.
Job Requirements:
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
5 years of experience writing for individual(s) in public positions.
Strong communications, writing, editing, and research skills.
Excellent grammar, punctuation, and spelling with an eye for detail.
Understanding of target audiences and the most effective way to reach them.
Familiarity with current higher education issues.
Team player, ready to collaborate with colleagues and offices throughout SUNY
Time management, with the ability to organize and prioritize several writing projects at once.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a higher education or government setting strongly preferred.
Familiarity with science/research writing a plus.
Additional Information:
Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $85,000 - $105,00.
Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. 13 days of paid holidays per year; 21 days of vacation and 21 days of sick time accrued each year. Please see our Management/Confidential benefits summary for additional information.
Management/Confidential appointments work under the leadership and discretion of the appointing authority and are not represented by a union.
This position is located in Albany, New York or New York City.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Applicants with a valid driver's license are preferred.
SUNY System Administration Benefits
SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:
Retirement : The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
Health Insurance : Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
Time Off : Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
Flexible Working Arrangements : Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.
Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits
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