Job Information
New York State Civil Service Speechwriter in New York, New York
NY HELP No
Agency Executive Chamber of New York State
Title Speechwriter
Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Salary Grade NS
Bargaining Unit M/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)
Salary Range From $80000 to $100000 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County New York
Street Address 633 3rd Ave
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10017
Minimum Qualifications Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of professional experience in a writing-intensive field, including published work or prepared remarks for a high-level principle.Preferred Skills:- Superior written and verbal communication skills.- Punctuality, time management, and attention to detail.- Exceptional organizational and research skills.- Ability to manage multiple tasks and high-pressure situations.- Experience and comfort working in a deadline-driven environment.
Duties Description The State of New York’s Executive Chamber (Office of the Governor) has an immediate opening for an accomplished wordsmith to join the speechwriting team for Governor Kathy Hochul. We are looking for a writer with flair and style, who can absorb detailed government policy, inject it with emotion, and turn it into compelling, effortless prose. Gov. Hochul has a bold vision for New York’s future – and the qualified candidate will have a strong grasp of the type of persuasive language needed to rally support for the policies that will make it real.The ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, under tight deadlines, is essential—as is an understanding of government and politics. Past experience writing speeches for a high-level principal is preferred but not a requisite for the right candidate who has a proven track record in another writing- forward field (such as journalism) and is willing to learn as they go.Responsibilities will Include:- Draft speeches, talking points, scripts, and other related materials.- Actively collaborate with policy makers and senior government officials to ensure message cohesion and accuracy.- Conduct research to support and strengthen prepared remarks.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name New York State Executive Chamber Human Resources
Telephone
Fax
Email Address Resumes@exec.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Capitol
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12224
Notes on Applying Please include resume and cover letter along with the vacancy ID number in the subject of your application.