Speech Writer

Speech Writer Bellevue, NE Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications History 6 years Bachelor's degree in communications Speech writing Journalism Secret Clearance Research Bachelor's degree in journalism Bachelor's degree in history Bachelor's degree in English Bachelor's degree Journalism Bachelor's degree in political science Communications Public relations English Senior level File organization

Political Science Full Job Description Overview:

Do you enjoy working with top-level leadership, drafting their remarks for their public engagements, and ensuring their communications are professional and on topic? FWI is searching for candidates with a keen attention to detail to support the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Commander's public engagements. As a Speech Writer, you will provide executive-level communication support, to include keynote addresses, journal articles, remarks, talking points, and toasts. FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. •Position is contingent upon contract award•

Work Schedule and Location:

On-Site:

This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 7:30AM CT to 4:30PM CT at Offutt Air Force Base.

Responsibilities:

Prepare up to 60-minute speeches for

USSTRATCOM

Senior Leadership, including conducting research of the event and determine background information on location, attendees, and focus of event Provide an abstract, an outline, and background information for senior leader review and comment Interview senior leader for direction of speech prior to event Prepare and draft articles that will be published in local, national (including federal), or international periodicals such as professional journals, newspapers, magazines, or newsletters Prepare remarks, talking points, and toasts for

USSTRATCOM

Senior Leadership, 5-10 minutes in length Maintain an indexed archive file of all written speeches, articles, remarks, talking points, toasts, abstracts, and reference material and coordinate their public release with

USSTRATCOM

Public Affairs Office staff

Qualifications:

Required:

Required at minimum a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in English, journalism, communications, history, or political science At least six (6) years' experience

Active Secret Clearance Desired:

Preferred ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in speechwriting expertise at a senior level (elected officials, corporate leaders, General / Flag officers, appointed national leaders)

Why Join Our Team:

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) Plan Holiday Pay Paid Time Off FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range:

Contingent on contract award.