Speech Writer

Description

Responsible for researching and writing major speeches and other sensitive materials for top management, including the Chief Executive Officer. Develops original approaches, incorporating management philosophies, and composes material appropriate to both speaker and audience. May be responsible for writing editorials and other corporate publications on behalf of the CEO or top management. Typically requires a Bachelor degree in English or journalism and three or more years of experience. Employees in this classification typically perform work requiring invention, imagination, originality, or talent in a recognized field of artistic or creative endeavor. Primary activities involve a high degree of creativity with broad leeway to develop an original work product. Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.