Senior Writer, Executive Communications

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

Job summary

National Audubon Society, Inc. in Washington, DC seeks an exceptional Senior Writer, Executive Communications to research, write, and edit speeches, remarks, articles, and briefing materials that convey Audubon’s work with clarity and conviction.

Reporting to the Vice President, Executive Communications, this writer will shape the CEO’s voice across spoken, written, and digital formats, turning science and strategy into memorable narratives for staff, supporters, policymakers, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise speeches, remarks, scripts, talking points, articles, executive correspondence, invitations, board communications, staff messages, and other high-visibility content.
• Develop understanding of the CEO's voice and tailor messaging to audience, setting, and format.
• Translate complex science, conservation work, policy developments, and strategy into clear narratives with concrete examples.
• Gather source materials from subject matter experts and verify facts for executive communications.
• Draft letters, invitations, thank-you notes, and other CEO-level correspondence; develop reusable language.
• Write and edit copy for the CEO’s digital presence, including LinkedIn, in collaboration with communications colleagues.

Job description

About Audubon

About Audubon The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.

Position Summary

Audubon seeks an exceptional executive writer to support communications for the CEO. The Senior Writer, Executive Communications will research, write, and edit 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 person will turn science, conservation results, and organizational strategy into memorable narratives tailored to staff, supporters, partners, policymakers, and other audiences. They will work from source materials and input from colleagues to develop strong examples and capture the CEO’s voice across spoken, written, and digital platforms. This is an individual contributor role for a writer with strong editorial instincts, sound judgment, and experience writing for an executive. The writer will independently identify and recommend timely story ideas, fresh angles, and opportunities to connect the CEO’s perspective with Audubon’s work. Working under the editorial direction of the Vice President, Executive Communications, they will develop and revise drafts and prepare briefings, talking points, and suggested questions that equip the CEO with relevant context and clear messages for meetings, interviews, and other engagements. This position is classified as hybrid, in accordance with Audubon’s “Where We Work” Policy. Hybrid employees are expected to work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday and an additional two days each month of the employee’s choosing. Candidates should be located within commuting distance of Audubon's office in Washington, DC.

Compensation

$110,000 – $125,000 / year = Washington D.C.

Essential Functions: Executive Writing and Storytelling

• Under the direction of the Vice President, Executive Communications, draft and revise speeches, remarks, scripts, talking points, articles, executive correspondence, invitations, board communications, staff messages, and other high-visibility content.
• Develop a close understanding of the CEO’s voice, perspective, and priorities, and adapt the writing to the audience, setting, and format.
• Translate complex science, conservation work, policy developments, and organizational strategy into clear, accurate narratives, using concrete examples and a strong story structure to make Audubon’s impact and priorities meaningful to each audience.
• Gather source materials and input from subject matter experts and colleagues; verify facts and develop concrete examples for executive communications.
• Draft and review letters, invitations, thank‑you notes, and other correspondence requiring the CEO’s voice or signature; develop reusable stories and language for recurring needs.
• Write and edit copy for the CEO’s digital presence, including LinkedIn, in partnership with the Vice President and communications colleagues.
• Briefings and Engagement Preparation Research, draft, and edit concise, insight-driven briefs for the CEO’s meetings, interviews, panels, speeches, and other strategic engagements.
• Synthesize the purpose, audience, participants, relevant developments, and Audubon priorities into practical preparation materials and suggested questions or talking points.
• Work with colleagues across conservation, policy, development, and communications to gather context and ensure every brief is accurate and useful.
• Tailor preparation to the CEO’s needs and the demands of each engagement, from internal meetings to conversations with donors, partners, media, and policymakers.
• Help develop the narrative and written content for executive presentations, collaborating with design and creative colleagues on supporting visuals.
• Executive Messaging and Thought Leadership Propose messaging and content approaches for major organizational moments and the CEO’s external visibility, working with the Vice President, Executive Communications to refine and align them with communication priorities.
• Shape written materials that connect the CEO’s perspective to Audubon’s strategy, impact, and role as a conservation organization powered by birds.
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