Senior Speechwriter

Senior Speechwriter
Essential Accountabilities

Leads all phases of the speech development process for the Bank president, including coordinating the review process, completing necessary research, and ensuring that speeches are prepared in a timely, appropriate, and confidential manner.

Drafts and refines compelling, structurally sound remarks that advance principal positioning and messaging goals. Works with a cross‑functional team that includes economists, subject matter experts and communications staff to craft and improve messaging for a range of topics including economic conditions and monetary policy.

Convenes, leads, and manages the writing process. Develops a detailed delivery timeline, assigns accountabilities with specific due dates, and builds agendas and briefing documents.

Understands the context, audience, and tone appropriate for each piece of communications, and produces polished drafts that require minimal revision.

Leads a post‑engagement review for continuous improvement, evaluating message penetration, delivery effectiveness, and audience response. Synthesizes observations into a clear set of recommendations that are shared with the president and carried forward into subsequent speeches.

Advises on tone and tenor of public remarks and recommends delivery adjustments that strengthen communication impact.

Drafts a range of shorter‑form executive communications that require an authoritative and accessible voice, including welcoming remarks, town hall scripts, strategy presentations, and internal leadership messages.

Researches, drafts, and refines articles for internal and external Bank publications from the president in coordination with subject matter experts and communications team, reflecting a precise command of language and a consistent, audience‑centered voice.

Contributes to the development and maintenance of Bank‑wide talking points and public outreach resources, ensuring that all speakers across the institution carry forth the president's messaging.

Stays continuously informed about Federal Reserve monetary policy, District economic conditions, and regulatory developments through briefings and engagement with internal and external knowledge sources.

Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Public Policy, Economics, or a closely related field and a minimum of ten years of related work experience.

Master’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Public Policy, Economics, or a closely related field and a minimum of seven years of related work experience.

Related work experience includes professional writing experience in an executive communications, speechwriting, policy communications, or public affairs role.

Knowledge Areas – Expert Level

Demonstrated experience writing formal speeches, policy remarks, or executive‑level communications for senior organizational leaders.

Proficiency with standard office productivity and document management tools.

Skill Areas – Expert Level

Demonstrated ability to translate complex economic or policy content into clear, compelling, and audience‑appropriate language for diverse audiences.

Strong project management skills with demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional teams and managing multiple concurrent deliverables under deadline pressure.

Salary
$137,000 – $171,300 annually. Final salary determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

Benefits
The Cleveland Fed offers benefits to support overall health and financial security. Learn more at

https://www.clevelandfed.org/careers .

Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, email clev.4d.benefits.specialist@clev.frb.org.

Bank’s Ethics Rules and Drug Testing
As a condition of employment, employees must comply with the Bank’s ethics rules and undergo a background check and drug testing.

Job Details

Full time

Regular

Exempt: Yes

Category: Communications/Public Relations Family Group

Shift: First (United States of America)

EEO Statement
The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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