What you'll do
You will be required to perform the following:
- Research, craft, and edit high quality/high impact, personalized English language speeches and video scripts for executives to deliver at a variety of domestic, regional, and international events, that position these senior executives as business and/or industry thought leaders and advance the Company’s strategic vision.
- Draft mass employee emails, executive correspondence, speaker notes, new year messages, and forewords to significant external publications for executives as required.
- Align each product with corporate messaging, press releases, videos, social media, website, etc., yet do so in the voice of each executive.
- Help identify strategic speaking opportunities for senior executives to reach key audiences and expand our share of voice.
- Build trusted relationships with senior executives, their offices, proponents, and other key internal and external stakeholders.
What you need
As the successful candidate, you will hold a Bachelor’s degree from a world-class academic institution, although an advanced degree is preferred. At least 3 years as a speechwriter, and at least 8 years overall in comms. You will currently be writing speeches at the highest levels – preferably in the energy industry. Ideally, you will also have speechwriting/comms experience in government or NGOs. Knowledge and understanding of the energy industry is highly desirable.
Why this matters
This role will position you as a business and/or industry thought leader and advance the Company’s strategic vision. You will be working with senior executives, building trusted relationships, and helping to identify strategic speaking opportunities.