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About this Executive Communications Manager (Executive Speechwriter) role at Alliance Defending Freedom

Alliance Defending Freedom · Onsite · Lansdowne, VA

Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Location: Lansdowne, VA

Team Overview

In this role, you will report to the Sr. Counsel & Director of CEO Communications and are responsible for managing the creation of speeches, briefing documents, op-eds, and other content for ADF’s CEO, President and Chief Counsel, and other senior leaders as needed; overseeing research and information gathering for reports for executive leadership, donors and key stakeholders, collaborating with the CEO Communications team on messaging, statements, and other communications content.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop executive communications (speeches, briefing documents, op-eds, presentations, statements, etc.) primarily for the CEO, President and Chief Counsel.
  • Prepare and/or edit messaging documents for internal and external communications.
  • Develop periodic summaries and presentations for the Board of Directors.
  • Translate objectives, team performance, and organizational vision into stories and messages that relate to specific audiences.
  • Oversee and coordinate research and information-gathering related to ADF cases and Legal and Communications team performance for reports for executive leadership, donors, and key stakeholders, and for speeches and remarks delivered by the CEO, President and Chief Counsel.
  • Maintain a database of material for use in speeches and op-eds.
  • Develop and maintain a library system cataloging speeches, presentations, and media appearances delivered by the CEO, President and General Counsel, and other spokespeople.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 5+ years of executive communications experience, including speech writing and content development.
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, or similar academic discipline.
  • Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to compose consistently accurate and compelling commentary and other communication materials under tight deadlines.
  • Strong strategic thinking skills regarding the development of communication strategies.
  • Ability to prioritize a variety of projects and following all projects through to completion on time.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Proficient in Associated Press style writing.
  • Reliable, dependable, and trustworthy with confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of constitutional law and legal terminology.
  • Knowledge of government (executive, legislative agency), from the local to federal levels.
  • Knowledge of ideological, cultural, and legal trends; familiarity with relevant thought leaders and organizations.

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and growth. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.

Want to Know More About ADF?

This salary range is reflective of a position based in Lansdowne, VA. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and office location.

Virginia Salary Range
$119,800—$176,500 USD
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