Speechwriter (Ft. Detrick, MD)

Job Title: Speechwriter (Ft. Detrick, MD)

Company: BLN24

About Us
We find strength in teamwork—a better you is a better us. BLN24 is an award‑winning Management Consulting Firm that supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving their mission and goals. Our service and solutions delivery start with understanding each client’s end‑state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance strategic and technical operations and deployments.

Position Overview
BLN24 is seeking a highly skilled Speechwriter to support strategic communications and engagement activities for our federal client. This role involves crafting compelling speeches, talking points, and written materials that clearly communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences. The ideal candidate will be an excellent interviewer, researcher, and storyteller, with experience writing in Associated Press (AP) style, web style, and in compliance with operational security guidelines.

Responsibilities

Provide direct strategic communications and writing support to senior military leadership (specifically, the Major General and other senior subject matter experts)

Collaborate with writers, editors, and engagement personnel to develop story ideas, speech concepts, and content strategies

Interview subject matter experts to gather insights on complex topics and translate them into clear, plain‑language speeches and articles

Write and edit speeches, talking points, and other materials for executive leadership, following AP style and web style standards

Rapidly research topics and prepare leadership remarks for industry and academic events (e.g., City of Frederick events, GEMS program graduations, SMART PROC Conference) and military events (e.g., AUSA, MHSRS, MMPD)

Draft plain‑language newsletter articles and other communications for publication

Create high‑quality PowerPoint presentations to support speeches and engagements

Attend speaking engagements to observe and adapt presentation styles

Participate in calendar coordination meetings to ensure coverage and awareness of key events

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or related field preferred

Demonstrated experience writing speeches, executive communications strategies, articles, and other thought leadership for a senior executive (preferably in the military and/or federal government)

Proficiency in AP style and familiarity with web content best practices

Ability to translate technical or complex information into clear, persuasive, and engaging content

Strong research skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Knowledge of military and federal government operations is a plus

Work Environment & Equipment

Primary Place of Performance: Onsite at the Government facility, 810 Schreider Street, Fort Detrick, MD

Surge support may be required at other Fort Detrick locations or other designated sites

Government will provide access to office space, computer, software, phone, and standard office supplies

For the first six months of a new contract employee’s start, the contractor must provide a temporary laptop until the Government‑issued computer is available

Benefits
BLN24 benefits are game changing. We like our team to play hard and that means they need to be taken care of — physically, financially, and emotionally.

You can join one of the fastest growing companies headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area. We give you the opportunity to work in different sectors, so you have the chance at variety while maintaining stability

Flexibility at BLN24 allows each individual the opportunity to balance quality work and their personal lives. Depending on projects, we allow remote working opportunities so you can always be in the game no matter where you call home

Equal Employment Opportunity
BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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