Executive Speechwriter & Strategic Communications Lead

The Brookings Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookings Institution in Washington, DC seeks a Lead Writer for the President and Executive Office. Lead writer will craft speeches, remarks, and presentations, coordinating with communications and public affairs to reflect the president’s voice and priorities.

Role requires five years’ experience, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to distill complex policy into clear messages. In-person work is expected 4–5 days per week in DC, with collaboration across research, fundraising, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree desirable.
• Minimum five years of relevant work experience; experience supporting executive leaders.
• Exceptional writing, storytelling, and editing skills; adapt voice to speaker.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and send all-staff communications from the president.
• Draft invitations and communications for funders and external speakers.
• Develop and execute strategic messages reflecting the president’s voice and leadership.
• Prepare speaking points, presentations, and reports for board meetings and events.
• Collaborate with communications and public affairs to ensure consistent presidential messaging.

Skills

Speechwriting

Editing

Public policy writing

Storytelling

Project management

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Political Science, or related public-policy field

Master’s degree desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Brookings Institution in Washington, DC seeks a Lead Writer for the President and Executive Office. Lead writer will craft speeches, remarks, and presentations, coordinating with communications and public affairs to reflect the president’s voice and priorities.

Role requires five years’ experience, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to distill complex policy into clear messages. In-person work is expected 4–5 days per week in DC, with collaboration across research, fundraising, and