Presidential Communications Writer & Strategist

Smith College; Northampton (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith College in Northampton, MA, seeks a Strategic Communications Writer to serve as the President's presidential writer and executive communications strategist. This individual will craft speeches, remarks, correspondence, and opinion pieces, shaping the voice across multiple audiences and platforms.

Working with senior leaders and campus partners, the role translates complex priorities into clear messaging, ensuring timely, thoughtful communications aligned with institutional priorities and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• 8+ years in executive communications, journalism, public affairs or related field.
• Demonstrated experience writing for senior executives or organizational leaders.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary communications writer for the President, developing speeches, remarks, correspondence, talking points, opinion pieces, and other executive communications.
• Translate complex institutional priorities into clear, compelling communications for diverse audiences.
• Ensure consistency and authenticity of the President's voice across all communications.
• Conduct research and interviews to ensure communications are accurate and well-informed.
• Coordinate research, reviews, revisions, approvals, and logistics while maintaining confidentiality.
• Advise leaders on messaging strategy and framing for significant institutional issues.

Skills

Executive writing

Editing

Verbal communication

Political judgment

Discretion

Interpersonal skills

Editorial judgment

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Journalism/English/Political Science/Public Policy or related field

Tools

AP Style familiarity

Job description

Smith College in Northampton, MA, seeks a Strategic Communications Writer to serve as the President's presidential writer and executive communications strategist. This individual will craft speeches, remarks, correspondence, and opinion pieces, shaping the voice across multiple audiences and platforms.

Working with senior leaders and campus partners, the role translates complex priorities into clear messaging, ensuring timely, thoughtful communications aligned with institutional priorities and