Strategic Speechwriter for a University President

Society of Professional Journalists; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan seeks an exceptional Presidential Speechwriter to bring the president's voice, ideas, and vision to life across audiences that define leadership of a great public university. You will craft remarks for students, faculty, alumni, civic and business leaders, policymakers, and global audiences.

The role requires intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, collaboration, and the ability to develop themes across speeches and thought-leadership platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, history, communications or related field.
• At least seven years in speechwriting, executive communications, journalism, or related field.
• Exceptional writing and editing, ability to write authentically in another's voice.

Responsibilities

• Draft speeches, remarks, talking points, and other spoken communications for the president.
• Capture and maintain the president's voice for diverse audiences.
• Translate complex ideas into clear, memorable language and stories.

Skills

Excellent writing

Voice matching

Research skills

Discretion

Story development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Michigan seeks an exceptional Presidential Speechwriter to bring the president's voice, ideas, and vision to life across audiences that define leadership of a great public university. You will craft remarks for students, faculty, alumni, civic and business leaders, policymakers, and global audiences.

The role requires intellectual curiosity, strategic thinking, collaboration, and the ability to develop themes across speeches and thought-leadership platforms.