Speechwriter at New York City Economic Development Corporation

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Speechwriting, Research, Editing, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Fact Checking, Content Creation, Public Speaking, Message Development, Social Media, Op-Eds, Press Statements, Digital Content, Team Support, Idea Generation

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses. Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. The Agency You’ll Join: The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public property. The administration is leading the fight in making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, improving public safety, ensuring delivery of efficient and effective services, and working to make New York City’s economy stronger. We value leadership, transparency, fairness, and efficiency as we actively seek diverse talents from various sectors to join our team. The Team You’ll Work With: The Office of Speechwriting crafts the Mayor’s voice across speeches, op-eds, and written communications. The team works closely with senior leadership and city agencies to develop clear, compelling messages that reflect the administration’s priorities and connect with New Yorkers. Collaborating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, the office ensures the Mayor’s words inspire, inform, and engage diverse audiences. The Problems You’ll Solve: The responsibilities of the Speechwriter role include but are not limited to: Drafting remarks, op-eds, press statements, social media copy and other materials Supporting the management of the speechwriting assignment calendar in conjunction with Speechwriting team leadership Supporting the digital, video, and press teams with miscellaneous written content Performing research, fact checking and editing remarks, and offering support to other team members Conceiving, pitching, and executing new ideas for speechwriting concepts and series Salary The City of New York Office of the Mayor’s compensation package includes a market-competitive salary, equity for all full-time roles, and exceptional benefits. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on candidate experience and expertise, and other factors. Equal Opportunity | Diversity Equity & Inclusion Statement The Office of the Mayor is an is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The Administration values diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences that is reflective of the city it serves. Applicants of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged and welcome to apply. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing EEO at EEO@cityhall.nyc.gov. New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of the interview. Salary Range $110,000—$110,000 USD About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy. NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives: Generous employer subsidized health insurance Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Vision and hearing benefits Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care Short term and long-term disability coverage 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage Up to 25 vacation days Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks Retirement savings programs Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan Tuition Reimbursement program Continuing education and professional development Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer College savings plan Backup childcare Gym membership discounts A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization. The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents. For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.

Responsibilities

The Speechwriter will draft remarks, op-eds, and press statements while managing the speechwriting assignment calendar. They will also support digital and press teams with written content and perform research and editing tasks.