Location: Mc Lean,VA, USA
Job Description
Description
SAIC's Core Creative Multimedia Studios seeking an experienced Speech Writer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in crafting impactful speeches, developing talking points, and tailoring messages for high-profile executive clients. You will work closely with our leadership team to create compelling content for both internal and external audiences, including conferences, corporate events, public engagements, and media appearances.
Key Responsibilities:
* Write and edit speeches for executives and senior leaders, ensuring the tone and message align with the company's vision and objectives.
* Develop talking points for various speaking engagements, including internal meetings, keynote speeches, and media appearances.
* Collaborate closely with executive-level stakeholders to understand their personal style, key messages, and event goals.
* Research and incorporate current trends, industry developments, and relevant data to make speeches more impactful.
* Adapt communication styles to diverse audiences, ensuring clear, concise, and engaging content.
* Provide real-time feedback and revisions during rehearsals, ensuring smooth delivery and consistency in messaging.
* Assist with other content needs, such as articles, presentations, and video scripts, as required.
Qualifications
All candidates will be required to provide a portfolio of previous speeches, talking points, etc. at the time of interview
Required Qualifications:
* Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
* Bachelor's degree (four years of relevant experience may substitute in lieu of a degree) and eighteen (18) years or more of related experience; Masters and sixteen (16) years or more experience; PhD or JD and thirteen (13) years or more experience.
* Proven experience as a Speech Writer or in a similar role, preferably working with C-suite executives or senior leadership.
* Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write in different voices and styles.
* Demonstrated ability to craft speeches for internal and external events.
* Strong research skills with the ability to distill complex information into concise, impactful messages.
* Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion while working with sensitive information.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.
* Experience in corporate communications or public relations.
* Familiarity with public speaking or media training is a plus.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Overview
SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.