Executive Communications Manager (Executive Speechwriter)

The role

You will manage the creation of speeches, briefing documents, op-eds, and other content for the CEO, President, Chief Counsel, and other senior leaders. You will also oversee research for reports for executive leadership, donors, and key stakeholders.

What you will do

• Develop executive communications including speeches, briefing documents, op-eds, presentations, and statements.
• Prepare and 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.
• Oversee and coordinate research and information-gathering related to ADF cases and team performance.
• Maintain a database of material for use in speeches and op-eds.
• Develop and maintain a library system cataloging speeches, presentations, and media appearances.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of executive communications experience, including speech writing and content development.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, or similar academic discipline.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to compose accurate and compelling commentary under tight deadlines.
• Strong strategic thinking skills regarding the development of communication strategies.
• Ability to prioritize a variety of projects and follow them 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.

Nice to have

• 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.

Benefits

• 100% covered medical and dental insurance
• medical and dependent care reimbursement
• paid disability
• long-term care
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• paid time off
• 12 paid holidays each year

Before you apply

• Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

About the company

Alliance Defending Freedom protects religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights.