Senior Communications Specialist/Writer

JOB TITLE: Senior Communications Specialist/Speechwriter

LOCATION: Bethesda, Maryland

CLEARANCE: Current Top Secret / SCI with Polygraph

EDUCATION: Bachelor's with 18 years' experience or Master's with 10 years' experience

Job Description

• Draft and edit speeches or scripts for senior executives for live or recorded delivery, testimony, and statements for Congressional Record.
• Develop and implement strategic communication plans that align external and internal engagements with overall organizational messaging and goals.
• Advise and coach leadership on presenting and delivering talking points to ensure effectiveness and engagement, while also providing guidance on broader communication strategies.
• Prepare assignments based on subject matter experts' input to ensure speech content's accuracy and relevance, integrating key organizational messages and themes.
• Ensure all strategic communications are consistent with organizational and publication standards and tailored to the intended audience.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior staff on effective speech writing, editing techniques, and strategic communications principles.
• Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and other tools to enhance the presentation and delivery of speeches and other communication materials.
• Conduct research to ensure accuracy, and proofread and edit content for clarity, readability, and accessibility based on the medium and strategic objectives.
• Analyze audience feedback and metrics to refine speech content and broader communication strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in messaging across various communication channels.
• Develop communication plans and prepare leadership for potential public relations challenges.
• Initiate, plan, execute, and report on strategic communication tasks independently, as identified.
• Coordinate with social media teams to amplify key messages from speeches across digital platforms.
• 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.
  
  

Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc. (Bluemont) offers a premium benefits package. Our culture is based on treating people like you would treat yourself. The company is focused on challenging applications of cutting-edge technologies and data intensive applications.

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Bluemont is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. Bluemont maintains a drug-free workplace and performs background checks.

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