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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.