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Speechwriter

Craft words that move audiences and shape opinion

$60,000 – $150,000/yr

Write speeches, remarks, and talking points for politicians, executives, and leaders.

Highlights

Common tasks

Research topics, draft speeches, incorporate feedback, and adapt tone to audiences.

Potential downsides

Anonymous credit, last-minute rewrites, and words attributed to someone else.

Skills

ResearchOrganizationWritingCommunicationDecision makingStrategic thinking

Interests

Law & policySocial impactBusiness & strategy

Industries

Government

Work style

IndependentAnalyticalHands-onCollaborativePeople-focused

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