Strategic Executive Speechwriter

Vanguard Group, Inc.; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard Group, Inc. in Malvern, PA, is seeking an experienced speechwriter to support the CEO by crafting compelling narratives, remarks, and talking points for a diverse set of internal and external audiences.

The role demands an expert storyteller who can translate complex business ideas into clear, authentic leadership communications. You will partner with the Executive Office and Compliance teams to maintain an distinctive executive voice, build a library of narratives, and guide junior

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in executive communications, public affairs, journalism, or strategic messaging.
• Prior experience in an executive speechwriting role.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills to capture and execute voices.
• Ability to develop a variety of compelling content under tight deadlines.
• Excellent judgment providing communications counsel to senior leaders.
• Experience navigating matrixed organizations.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent; graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the head of the Executive Office and the head of Executive Communications to maintain and evolve a distinctive executive voice with consistent messaging, tailored for channel and audience.
• Research, draft, and edit speeches, remarks, talking points, op-eds, and other materials for the CEO.
• Craft nuanced, persuasive communications that reflect the CEO's tone, priorities, and expert business insights.
• Build a library of reusable narratives, anecdotes, and data points that reinforce the CEO's leadership themes.
• Ensure all communications meet legal, regulatory, and reputational standards. Partners with Legal, Compliance, and Risk teams to proactively manage sensitive topics.
• Coach and mentor communications team members on executive-level storytelling, and stakeholder influence.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Executive communications

Speechwriting

Research

Storytelling

C-suite collaboration

Editing

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Vanguard Group, Inc. in Malvern, PA, is seeking an experienced speechwriter to support the CEO by crafting compelling narratives, remarks, and talking points for a diverse set of internal and external audiences.

The role demands an expert storyteller who can translate complex business ideas into clear, authentic leadership communications. You will partner with the Executive Office and Compliance teams to maintain an distinctive executive voice, build a library of narratives, and guide junior