A local New York City Council Member Office seeks a professional, highly motivated, organized, proactive, and detail-oriented individual to serve as a Part-Time Speech Writer. The candidate will report to the Chief of Staff and will be responsible for collaborating with executives or clients to understand their speech objectives, key messages, and audience demographics. They will craft compelling speeches that align with the speaker's tone, style, and personality and adapt content for various platforms and formats, such as live presentations, virtual events, or written articles. The role requires excellent writing and storytelling skills, strong research abilities, and the capability to work under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with office to understand their speech objectives, key messages, and audience demographics of the district.
• Research and gather relevant information, statistics, and anecdotes to support speech content.
• Develop clear and engaging speech drafts that align with the Council Member's tone, style, and personality.
• Craft compelling openings, transitions, and conclusions that captivate and resonate with the audience.
• Adapt speech content for different platforms and formats, such as live presentations, virtual events, or written articles.
• Work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will possess the following education, experience, language abilities, and competencies:

• Proven experience as a Speech Writer, Copywriter, Public Relations or Content Creator, with a strong portfolio showcasing impactful speeches or presentations.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner.
• Strong research abilities and attention to detail, with the capability to fact-check and verify sources.
• Familiarity with different communication styles and the ability to tailor content for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in collaboration and communication, with the capacity to work closely with Council Member, Staff, Committee Counsel, and other personnel.

Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders and other parties to support building content for speeches and written communications.
• Organized and detail-oriented, demonstrating a commitment to delivering high-quality work under pressure while adhering to confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or Associate’s degree with comparable job experience.
• Two years of public service experience strongly preferred, such as community organizing, advocacy campaigns, or nonprofit work.
• Previous experience working directly with principals is strongly preferred.
• Possess excellent written, strategic communications, and public speaking abilities.
• Advantageous to have experience with speech delivery coaching or presentation training.
• Exhibit a creative and strategic mindset with a passion for storytelling and effective communication.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage tasks on simultaneous projects, prioritize, meet deadlines, and maintain consistent attention to details.
• Display kindness, compassion, and empathy towards the needs of others, particularly constituent groups.
• Capable of effectively managing fast-paced and highly stressful environments, while building constituent relationships and providing exceptional customer service.
• Preferred proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, or other relevant software tools, or the ability to learn and adapt software for office needs.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole is a plus, though not required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.14 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Brooklyn, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person