Speechwriter
Key Responsibilities:
· Provides senior-level speechwriting and executive communications support to NSF leadership.
· Drafts speeches, remarks, talking points, messages, presentations, and congressional testimony.
· Synthesizes complex scientific, technical, and policy information into clear, persuasive, and audience-appropriate narratives.
· Tailors messaging for varied audiences including Congress, policymakers, scientific and academic communities, federal partners, and the public.
· Conducts in-depth research and fact-checking through interviews with subject-matter experts, program officials, and leadership staff.
· Develops communications strategies and messaging frameworks to advance NSF priorities and initiatives.
· Edits and refines content to align with the voice, tone, and style of NSF leadership.
· Ensures all products comply with federal plain-language standards and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
· Supports high-visibility, time-sensitive communications with rapid turnaround requirements.
Education Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Policy, English, or a closely related field; or
· Equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Experience Requirements
· Minimum 5 years of professional speechwriting experience.
· At least 3 years of speechwriting experience supporting science-focused, research, or technical organizations.
· Demonstrated experience writing for senior executives or leadership audiences.
· Proven ability to translate complex scientific or technical information into accessible, compelling narratives.
· Experience supporting federal agencies or public-sector organizations preferred.
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