POSITION SUMMARY:

We’re seeking a compelling and confident Senior Writer to support high level strategic messaging within a Department of Defense environment. The ideal candidate is a strong writer for creative and technical communications in addition to have superior written communications experience and a strong grasp of public affairs and creative messaging.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary speechwriter for senior military leaders, crafting briefings, talking points, keynote remarks, official statements, executive correspondence, and ceremonial scripts.
• Write and edit content for communication materials, web, presentation documents, newsletters and other content.
• Translate technical and policy-driven content into clear, persuasive language for public and internal consumption.
• Support high-profile events, conferences, and senior leader engagements with polished content that reflects organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with visual and digital teams to align messaging across multiple formats.
• Tailor tone, structure, and cadence to match individual leadership styles, while maintaining organizational clarity and voice.
• Research policy documents, historical context, and technical background to inform speeches and briefings.
• Maintain a responsive and flexible writing process in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, English, Political Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of executive writing, speechwriting, or high-level public affairs experience—preferably in a government, defense, or technical environment.
• Proven ability to write for senior-level leaders and strategic stakeholders.
• Superior grammar, editing, and storytelling capabilities.
• Familiarity with DoD communications standards, public affairs protocol, and internal review processes.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams and departments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background supporting communications in a STEM, defense, or public health environment.
• Experience developing briefings for congressional hearings, media engagements, or stakeholder updates.
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• Serve as the primary speechwriter for senior military leaders, crafting briefings, talking points, keynote remarks, official statements, executive correspondence, and ceremonial scripts.
• Write and edit content for communication materials, web, presentation documents, newsletters and other content.
• Translate technical and policy-driven content into clear, persuasive language for public and internal consumption.
• Support high-profile events, conferences, and senior leader engagements with polished content that reflects organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with visual and digital teams to align messaging across multiple formats.
• Tailor tone, structure, and cadence to match individual leadership styles, while maintaining organizational clarity and voice.
• Research policy documents, historical context, and technical background to inform speeches and briefings.
• Maintain a responsive and flexible writing process in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment