Speech Writer

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Sellers & Associates, LLC (S&A) is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that provides effective and affordable Programmatic and Engineering Support Services and Solutions to our Government and Commercial Clients. We work directly with our clients taking the time to understand their culture and requirements designing a custom solution tailored to meet their unique needs at an affordable price without sacrificing quality.

Our specialties include Program/Engineering Management, Training/Training Technology, Technology/Product Development Strategy and Analysis, Project Management (Cost, Schedule, Scope & Quality), and Strategic Planning applied within our clients' unique domains and context.

We have Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match. Long/Short Term Disability and Life Insurance. 25 days of PTO per year. Employees may choose to work or take PTO on Federal Holidays (pending contract requirements). We also offer a TRICARE Supplement Insurance Package as well as Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for areas of study relevant to employee position responsibilities and opportunities for professional growth.

Job Title / Labor Category Title

Location

DC US (Primary)

Security Clearance Requirements

Secret

Job Description

We have an opening for a Speechwriter to join our team in the Washington Navy Yard (on-site)

Responsibilities:

• Provide speech writing support for senior leaders, preparing speeches for approximately 100-125 speaking events annually.
• Develop messaging that aligns the Navy's initiatives and ensure clear communication with the broader audience.
• Maintain strategic planning and speech calendars, including managing themes and column deadlines.
• Map speeches to identify and track common themes across various events and initiatives.
• Manage and maintain a shared speech drive to ensure accessibility and organization of speech materials.
• Collaborate directly with senior leaders to understand their speaking style and develop messaging that complements their delivery and tone.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications
• 10 or more years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience writing speeches for senior defense and/or industry leaders
• Ability to work directly with senior leaders to develop themes and messaging that aligns to and complements their speaking style
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including demonstrated ability to produce concise and properly edited products that clearly and logically convey complex information and ideas
• Strong knowledge of Navy and Defense issues and current events
• Working knowledge of naval history, heritage and traditions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Military speechwriter (Echelon I or II level preferred) as demonstrated in applicant’s portfolio / writing samples.

Travel %
10 - 20%

Sellers and Associates, LLC is an E-Verify company and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.