Senior Communications Specialist / Speechwriter
DarkStar Intelligence LLC
Location
Bethesda, MD | United States
Job description
Senior Communications Specialist / Speechwriter
Position Summary
The Communications Specialist is responsible for leading the development, coordination, and editing of communication materials, with a primary focus on crafting speeches for various audiences and occasions. This role involves advising senior executives on speech delivery, ensuring content accuracy, mentoring junior staff in speech writing techniques, and utilizing tools like Adobe Creative Cloud Suite for enhanced presentation. The ideal candidate possesses a Top Secret/SCI Clearance, a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three (3) years of experience or nine (9) years of experience without a degree, and is proficient in MS Office Suite and other collaboration tools, showcasing a strong emphasis on speech writing and presentation.
Location: Bethesda, MD
FLSA Status: Regular, Full-Time
Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Counterintelligence Polygraph
Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
Position Type: On-Site
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead the development, preparation, coordination, and editing of communication materials, focusing on speeches for various audiences and occasions.
- Draft and edit speeches or scripts for senior executives for live or recorded delivery, testimony, and statements for Congressional Record.
- Advise and coach leadership on presenting and delivering speeches to ensure effectiveness and engagement.
- Prepare assignments based on subject matter experts' input to ensure speech content's accuracy and relevance.
- Ensure all speech materials are consistent with organizational and publication standards and tailored to the intended audience.
- Provide mentorship and training to junior staff on effective speech writing and editing techniques.
- Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and other tools to enhance the presentation and delivery of speeches.
- Research to ensure accuracy, and proofread and edit content for clarity, readability, and accessibility based on the medium.
- Initiate, plan, execute, and report on communication tasks independently, as identified.
Minimum Qualifications
- Top Secret/SCI Clearance; Counterintelligence Polygraph.
- Degree Requirements: Bachelor's Degree + minimum of three (3) years.
- No Degree: Must have nine (9) years of experience
- Must have experience in Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting, editing, and delivering speeches or scripts for various audiences and occasions.
- Proficiency in utilizing tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud Suite to enhance speech content and presentation.
- Strong ability to convey complex information in a clear and simple manner to diverse audiences.
- Proven track record of mentoring and training others in effective speech writing and presentation techniques.
- Familiarity with MS Office Suite, collaboration tools such as MS Teams and SharePoint, as well as other necessary software for creating compelling speech content.
- Experience in providing communication support, including the development, preparation, production, coordination, and editing of various materials, with a strong emphasis on speech writing.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) remains a core value at DarkStar Intelligence LLC, reflecting our unwavering commitment to non-discrimination. We ensure that employment decisions are made solely based on an individual's abilities, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy extends to all aspects of the employment process, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, training, working conditions, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other employment conditions.
EEO Flyer: shorturl.at/abpNX
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k), EAP, Legal, Paid time off, and Holidays.
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