Strategic Speechwriter for City Public Safety

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York is seeking a Speechwriter for the NYPD to draft speeches, talking points, and internal and public messages for the Police Commissioner and leadership. You will support press events, briefings, and high‑priority appearances, translating complex public safety topics into clear language.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in speech writing or journalism, with strong writing, editing, and research skills and the ability to work under deadline pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years’ experience in speech writing or journalism.
• Experience drafting speeches, talking points, statements, or other public-facing communications.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft speeches, remarks, talking points, briefing materials, internal messages, video scripts, op-eds, statements, quotes, and other written materials for the Police Commissioner and department leadership.
• Support preparation for press conferences, public events, ceremonies, internal meetings, legislative hearings, media engagements, and other high‑priority appearances.
• Translate complex public safety issues, operational updates, crime trends, policy initiatives, and department priorities into clear, accurate language.
• Collaborate with bureaus across the NYPD to gather information, verify facts, and ensure materials reflect the department’s work accurately.
• Edit and proofread executive communications for clarity, tone, accuracy, grammar, and consistency.
• Align communications with NYPD’s mission, standards, and priorities.
• Track public safety issues, major events, and department initiatives to support timely communications.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Speech writing

Public communications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The City of New York is seeking a Speechwriter for the NYPD to draft speeches, talking points, and internal and public messages for the Police Commissioner and leadership. You will support press events, briefings, and high‑priority appearances, translating complex public safety topics into clear language.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in speech writing or journalism, with strong writing, editing, and research skills and the ability to work under deadline pressure.