Job Description
Speechwriter ROLE We need an experienced Speechwriter at the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Research & Development (R&D) - Medical Research and Development Command (MRDC). DHA R&D-MRDC is a global command supporting medical research for warfighter’s unique requirements. This division provides strategic communications, public affairs, marketing, and multimedia support to the PAO. In this role, you will rapidly research topics, craft talking points and speeches for leadership across military, industry, and academic venues, and support briefings and event prep. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES - Collaborate with writer/editor/engagements personnel to develop story ideas and approaches
- Interview SMEs on complex issues and write plain-language newsletter articles ready for publishing
- Write and edit in AP style
- Write and edit for web style with OPSEC awareness; rapidly research topics and write talking points/speeches for executive leadership
- Support leadership remarks for industry and academic events (e.g., City of Frederick, GEMS, SMART PROC)
- Support leadership remarks for military events (e.g., AUSA, MHSRS, MMPD)
- Create slide sets in PowerPoint
- Attend speaking engagements to observe presentation styles
- Participate in calendar scrubs and syncs for coverage and awareness of command events
QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum of five (5) years of experience aligned with job duties
- At least one (1) year of experience supporting DoD customers - preferrred
- Familiarization with AI Tools – preferred
EDUCATON - Degree in communication-related fields - preferred
LOCATION - Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD 21702
CLEARANCE - U.S. citizenship is required
- Ability to pass DoD background check
CLIENT - Defense Health Agency (DHA), Strategic Communications Division (SCD)
WORK HOURS - 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION - Employment Classification Eligibility — W2
RELOCATION - Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4 th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law. Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Relocation, Relocation package,