Speech Writer

The Speech writing and leadership support services will include drafting speeches, remarks, talking points, internal communications, congressional testimony, and presentations for NSF leadership. The contractor will synthesize complex information from internal and external sources into compelling narratives tailored to specific audiences, while maintaining consistency with the voice, tone, and style of NSF leadership. These efforts will support strategic communications planning and leadership engagement across high‑visibility forums.

• Draft speeches, talking points, remarks, messages, internal communications, congressional testimony, and presentations for NSF leadership.
• Synthesize information from internal and external sources into compelling, accurate, and accessible narratives.
• Tailor messaging for varied audiences, including Congress, scientific associations, academic stakeholders, and other NSF audiences.
• Develop communications plans, engagement strategies, and messaging to advance NSF’s mission and activities.
• Produce senior‑level communications products that articulate and explain complex NSF science programs and research findings.
• Edit materials to conform to the voice and style of NSF leadership.

• Minimum 5 years of professional speech writing experience for different audiences and purposes, including at least 3 years doing speech writing for science‑focused organizations.
• Experience researching and fact‑checking through interviews with subject‑matter experts and program officials.
• Relevant bachelor’s degree (journalism, communications or a science‑related field) and/or certifications are preferred. Ability to pass a public trust security investigation required.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Writing/Editing