Speech Writer Volunteer

Job Description

• Using both text and PowerPoint formats to deliver creative and thought-provoking content in speech writing.
• Editing, writing, and contributing to the strengthening of our communications through multiple channels.
• Identify, research, and produce written presentations, including talking points, QAs, and other business communications.
• Keep up to date on relevant economic, political, industry, or policy issues that should be highlighted or referenced.
• Support media relations, community projects and marketing efforts which require high-level written products. Recommend visual aids that will assist in speeches/presentations when needed.
• Set standards for a message’s content, consistency and tone.
• Draft, edit and proofread newsletters, ads, brochures, news releases, event scripts, etc.

Note:

this is an unpaid internship.

• This position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of communications experience in a professional setting. The ideal candidate has a strong track record in producing high-quality speeches and presentations. All applicants for the position are asked to submit a portfolio of material to demonstrate their capabilities in speech writing and presentations.
• Needs to be able to write in a conversational tone, so a speaker sounds to his audience as if he's speaking in a non-scripted manner.
• Good researcher and fact-checker, and should demonstrate great attention to detail.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Proven ability to work to stringent deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment with competing deadlines and priorities.
• A passion for women’s economic opportunities.
• BA is mandatory. MBA preferred.
• Strong communicator with impeccable writing skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.