Executive Speech Writer - Marketing & Communications Department

Position Purpose:

Executive Speech Writer will take the lead in producing speeches that articulate the vision and ideas of the Vice Chancellor and Senior Management who maintain a very active internal and international speaking schedule. The Executive Speech Writer would also be drafting, editing and revising official documents and communication that extend the concerned Executive’s message.

Main Responsibilities:

• Writing, editing and proofreading speeches and statements for the VC/Senior Management; gathering and analyzing facts, statements and all communications to and from the concerned executive; preparing and /or reviewing official statements pertaining to the executive’s office.
• Assembling, reviewing and summarizing key messages in various publications, including reports, newspapers, magazine articles, the annual report, and other periodicals.
• Determining, in collaboration with the Marketing & Communication team, appropriate news/communication’s content, design and mediums for different audiences within and outside the University.
• Working with the Marketing & Communications Office to develop, refine, proofread and edit content for diverse contexts and platforms, including, but not limited to, publications, website, social media, PR, reports, interviews, research etc.
• Working closely with translators to ensure good quality statements and translated documents.
• Working closely with the University’s communications team as liaison for all communication and written media assignments related to the VC.

Work Schedule:

Work schedule needs to be flexible as it will be determined by the schedule and requirements of the VC Office and Senior Management

Travel:

May be required depending upon need

Skills:

• Self-starter, detail-oriented, proactive, ability to work both independently and in teams.
• Ability to adapt to the unique tone and style of the executive to deliver credible, authentic communications.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, storytelling, editing, verbal & written communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to understand and communicate complex information to various stakeholders.

Qualification:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Communication, Journalism, Languages and Linguistics, International Relations or related fields.

Knowledge:

• Must be well versed with the tone and dialect of various communication platforms e.g. writing a feature and writing a research synopsis and writing a personal profile
• Hands-on experience in speech writing, research, print media, and academia; outstanding record of publications and of high quality and varied written communication pieces; ability to work fast and produce quality results.

Experience (Minimum):

Extensive and proven experience of writing and proofreading speeches and communication material for CEOs/Senior Executives.