Senior Executive Writer: CEO Communications & Storytelling

National Audubon Society; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

National Audubon Society seeks an exceptional Senior Writer, Executive Communications to craft speeches, remarks, articles, correspondence, social content, and briefing materials that convey Audubon’s work with clarity and conviction.

Reporting to the Vice President, Executive Communications, this role turns science and strategy into memorable narratives for staff, supporters, policymakers, and other audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications or related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a dedicated writer in an executive support, communications, or speechwriting role.
• Portfolio showing exceptional writing across formats and voices.
• Ability to capture an executive’s voice and develop persuasive narrative.
• Strong research and synthesis skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise speeches, remarks, scripts, talking points, articles, executive correspondence, invitations, board communications, staff messages, and other high-visibility content.
• Develop the CEO’s voice and tailor content to audience and format.
• Translate complex science, conservation work, and organizational strategy into clear narratives with concrete examples.
• Prepare briefs for CEO meetings, interviews, panels, and other engagements.
• Collaborate with design and creative teams for presentations and visuals.
• Deliver polished work on tight timelines and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

Executive Writing

Storytelling

Briefings

Editorial Oversight

Speechwriting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

National Audubon Society seeks an exceptional Senior Writer, Executive Communications to craft speeches, remarks, articles, correspondence, social content, and briefing materials that convey Audubon’s work with clarity and conviction.

Reporting to the Vice President, Executive Communications, this role turns science and strategy into memorable narratives for staff, supporters, policymakers, and other audiences.