Keynote Speech Writer

Overview

Our tech client is looking for a high-level, Executive Keynote Speech Writer who will be instrumental in crafting compelling and impactful speeches for our client’s C-level executives, including the Chief Marketing Officer. The primary focus of this position is to translate complex ideas and strategic initiatives into engaging narratives for large, high-profile industry events. The ideal Talent will possess a unique ability to tell stories that captivate audiences, ensuring messages are authentic, insightful, and inspiring, rather than merely promotional. This is a specialized writing role, demanding a deep understanding of executive voice and audience engagement, and is vital to enhancing the client’s presence and influence in the market.

• This is a fully remote role, must be able to align to East Coast hours for some meetings
• Project-based, approximately 5-7 Keynotes annually
• Must have proven samples of written speeches, video recordings preferred

Responsibilities:

• Craft compelling and engaging keynote speeches for C-level executives for major industry events.
• Collaborate closely with executives, including the CMO, to understand key messages, strategic objectives, and desired storytelling approach.
• Translate complex technical or business concepts (e.g., data security) into clear, impactful, and audience-appropriate narratives.
• Ensure speeches are authentic to the executive’s voice and align with company values, avoiding overly “sales pitchy” tones.
• Participate in practice sessions with executives, providing support and making real-time adjustments as needed.
• Manage the speechwriting process for approximately 6-7 projects annually, with intensive periods leading up to major events.
• Work effectively with a presentation designer to align speech content with visual elements.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a speechwriter for C-level executives, particularly for large-scale industry keynotes.
• Exceptional storytelling ability, capable of captivating diverse audiences and simplifying complex information.
• Strong ability to understand and articulate complex subject matter, ideally within the technology sector (e.g., data security).
• Demonstrated ability to write engaging content that is informative and inspiring, rather than purely promotional.
• Portfolio of past work, including speech samples or links to delivered keynotes (e.g., YouTube).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with executives and internal teams.
• Flexibility to work intensively during critical periods and occasionally accommodate “odd hours” for practice sessions.

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