Overview:
CyberPro is looking for a Speech Writer (Media & Communications Consultant) in support of a high op-tempo, high visibility, and high-impact office within the Department of Health and Human Services. This consultant needs to have speech writing experience on behalf of an executive agency. The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is a public health preparedness and emergency response organization in the Office of the Secretary at the United States Department of Health and Human Services. ASPR was created under the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act in the wake of Hurricane Katrina to lead the nation in preventing, preparing for, and responding to the adverse health effects of public health emergencies and disasters. The Immediate Office (IO) is the executive leadership program office within ASPR.
Schedule: Hybrid with on-site and remote work. Onsite 2 days a week.
Responsibilities:
- Research and write speeches, talking points, video scripts, briefings, and other communications products, including emails and articles, for executive leadership across ASPR (or their delegated representatives) to deliver across a variety of domestic and international platforms and forums, including conferences, meetings, and media events
- Provide support to the web and social media team in the implementation of the organization’s social media and web efforts
- Provide appropriate recommendations for message and information development, communication method selection, and timing of messages
- Tailor written materials by target audience, research, write, edit, and publish communications products, including print, web, electronic, and briefings
- Coordinate and align written materials with graphic designers, briefing developers, photographers, illustrators, and other staff as required
- Prepare material for internal and external publications and other media release; manage and monitor production schedules
- Utilize current market trends to develop novel communication methods to reach target audiences
- Experience working with senior leaders
- Experience drafting speeches and high-level talking points for senior leaders in preparation for meetings with the media and stakeholders/partners
- Experience drafting materials with the Agency’s mission in mind in order to ensure consistent messaging
Qualifications:
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications or other related topic area (e.g., journalism or English)
Required Experience:
- 6-8 years of experience in speech writing, strategic communications, and/or media relations
- Teams and SharePoint
Required Clearance:
- Public Trust Eligible
Desired Qualifications:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and pivot on short notice
- Strong communication skills
Desired Experience:
- Lobbying and/or campaign writing experience
- Speech writing for a government official
Writing Samples:
- Publicly available talking points, remarks, and speeches
- Opinion pieces
- Ghost writing pieces
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