Writer/Speechwriter

Staffmark Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Digital People is hiring a Writer / Speechwriter to support a well-established medical association in Downtown Chicago. The role focuses on research, interviewing, storytelling, and executive communications.

You will craft long-form content for publications and newsletters, adapt speeches for leadership, and provide light PowerPoint design support while managing multiple projects to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Portfolio
• Strong writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience with speechwriting and/or executive communications.
• Good organization and project coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research, conduct interviews, and write long-form content for publications and newsletters.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop story ideas, outlines, and final content.
• Write and adapt speeches and presentations for leadership.
• Tailor messaging and storytelling to different executive voices and audiences.
• Provide light PowerPoint design support, creating a foundation that can be polished by graphic designers.
• Manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Interviewing

Storytelling

Speechwriting

Executive communications

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Writer / Speechwriter

6-Month Contract, with possibility of extending

Hybrid - Downtown Chicago | 3 Days Onsite/Week

Medical Association

Digital People is hiring a Writer / Speechwriter to support our client, a well-established medical association. This role is ideal for a strong writer who enjoys research, interviewing, storytelling, and executive communications.

What You'll Do

• Research, conduct interviews, and write long-form content for publications and newsletters.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop story ideas, outlines, and final content.
• Write and adapt speeches and presentations for leadership.
• Tailor messaging and storytelling to different executive voices and audiences.
• Provide light PowerPoint design support, creating a foundation that can be polished by graphic designers.
• Manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• Portfolio
• Strong writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience with speechwriting and/or executive communications.
• Good organization and project coordination skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs and include anything reportable for federal tax purposes.

About Us

Digital People places creative, interactive, and marketing talent. Let's find the role that inspires your best work.

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