Executive Communications Manager (Executive Speechwriter)

Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Location: Lansdowne, VA

Team Overview

In this role, you will report to the Vice President of Communications and PR and are responsible for managing the creation of speeches, briefing documents, op-eds, and serve as a back up for social media posts for ADF’s CEO, President and Chief Counsel, and other senior leaders as needed; overseeing research and information gathering for reports for executive leadership, donors and key stakeholders, collaborating with the Vice President of Communications on messaging, statements, and other communications content.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop executive communications (speeches, briefing documents, op-eds, presentations, statements, social media posts, etc.) primarily for the CEO, President and Chief Counsel.
• Prepare and/or edit messaging documents for internal and external communications.
• Develop periodic summaries and presentations for the Board of Directors.
• Translate objectives, team performance, and organizational vision into stories and messages that relate to specific audiences.
• Oversee and coordinate research and information-gathering related to ADF cases and Legal and Communications team performance for reports for executive leadership, donors, and key stakeholders, and for speeches and remarks delivered by the CEO, President and Chief Counsel.
• Maintain a database of material for use in speeches and op-eds.
• Develop and maintain a library system cataloging speeches, presentations, and media appearances delivered by the CEO, President and General Counsel, and other spokespeople.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of executive communications experience, including speech writing and content development.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, or similar academic discipline.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to compose consistently accurate and compelling commentary and other communication materials under tight deadlines.
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