Speech Writer Volunteer

Hasana, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Hasana, Inc. in Chicago is seeking a communications intern to deliver engaging content for speechwriting and various written materials. This unpaid internship focuses on enhancing communication across platforms, editing, and producing presentations that resonate with audiences.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and an aptitude for research and detail. A commitment to women’s economic opportunities is advantageous. Please submit a portfolio to showcase your writing skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional communications experience.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality speeches and presentations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative and thought-provoking content in speechwriting.
• Edit and strengthen communications across multiple channels.
• Produce written presentations including talking points and QAs.
• Support media relations and marketing efforts.

Skills

Writing in a conversational tone

Research and fact-checking

Attention to detail

Meeting deadlines

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BA in communications or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

Job Description

• Using both text and PowerPoint formats to deliver creative and thought-provoking content in speechwriting.
• Editing, writing, and contributing to the strengthening of our communications through multiple channels.
• Identify, research, and produce written presentations, including talking points, QAs, and other business communications.
• Keep up to date on relevant economic, political, industry, or policy issues that should be highlighted or referenced.
• Support media relations, community projects and marketing efforts which require high-level written products. Recommend visual aids that will assist in speeches/presentations when needed.
• Set standards for a message’s content, consistency and tone.
• Draft, edit and proofread newsletters, ads, brochures, news releases, event scripts, etc.

Note: this is an unpaid internship.

Qualifications

• This position requires a minimum of 3-5 years of communications experience in a professional setting. The ideal candidate has a strong track record in producing high-quality speeches and presentations. All applicants for the position are asked to submit a portfolio of material to demonstrate their capabilities in speechwriting and presentations.
• Needs to be able to write in a conversational tone, so a speaker sounds to his audience as if he's speaking in a non-scripted manner.
• Good researcher and fact-checker, and should demonstrate great attention to detail.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Proven ability to work to stringent deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment with competing deadlines and priorities.
• A passion for women’s economic opportunities.
• BA is mandatory. MBA preferred.
• Strong communicator with impeccable writing skills.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.