Associate Director Senior Speechwriter

Who We Are

Trust for Public Land (TPL) is the leader of a movement to connect everyone in America to the outdoors. A national nonprofit TPL partners with communities to create high-quality parks and protect public landsespecially in communities that need them mostto improve public health create social cohesion strengthen historic and cultural connections to place and increase climate resilience. Since 1972 TPL has protected more than 4 million acres of public land created more than 5500 parks trails schoolyards and iconic outdoor places generated more than $112 billion in public funding for parks and public lands and connected nearly 10 million people to the outdoors. To learn more visit .

Position Summary

Trust for Public Land is seeking a Senior Speechwriter to shape and elevate the voice of our CEO and advance organizational thought leadership nationwide. This role develops speeches op-eds talking points articles social media copy internal and Board communications briefing materials and visual presentations.
The Senior Speechwriter translates TPLs mission strategy research policy priorities fundraising goals program results and community stories into clear persuasive narratives for donors policymakers partners media staff Board members community leaders and the public.

As TPLs subject matter expert for executive communications this position also advises on how speeches presentations op-eds and other thought leadership materials should be written and delivered for different audiences formats and moments. Working closely with Communications team leads and partners across the organization the Senior Speechwriter ensures that executive communications are timely consistent persuasive and connected to TPLs priorities.

Essential Functions

CEO Communications Speechwriting and Presentations 60 70 Percent
Serve as speechwriter and executive communications lead for the CEO developing speeches op-eds articles talking points briefing documents social media content CEO-to-staff and CEO-to-Board communications and other high-stakes internal and external materials.
Lead CEO presentations and speaking opportunities from concept through delivery including narrative development slide structure visual storytelling speaker notes rehearsals and supporting materials for Board meetings donor engagements staff convenings major events and external appearances.
Translate complex data research policy priorities fundraising goals program achievements and community stories into clear persuasive narratives.
Advise the CEO and other senior leaders on format tone level of detail and delivery and provide practical feedback on pacing clarity and audience connection.
Create event scripts run-of-show documents panel materials briefings and other supporting content for national and regional events.
Maintain the organization-wide benchmark for writing and editing standards to support clear consistent and compelling communications across channels.

Organizational Thought Leadership and Priority Moments 20 30 Percent
Support high-priority organizational moments and major convenings by partnering with relationship managers program teams and internal and external collaborators to develop remarks scripts and run-of-show materials.
Develop remarks presentations and supporting visuals for TPL leaders in coordination with the Creative team and established TPL templates.
Write op-eds for national campaigns and major media moments developing original content for the CEO and other leaders and adapting it for broader use across the organization.

Collaboration Project Management and Tracking 10 Percent
Serve as the central coordinator and project lead for CEO communications opportunities and speaking engagements.
Maintain a central tracker of assignments deadlines owners approvals decisions and status; provide concise updates and flag risks early.
Synthesize stakeholder input reconcile competing edits and help teams reach timely decisions.
Build strong working relationships across teams and handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications
Bachelors degree in communications journalism English public policy political science or a related field.
At least seven years of experience in executive communications speechwriting thought leadership journalism communications or a related field.
Exceptional writing editing and storytelling skills with substantial speechwriting experience and the ability to capture and sustain an executives voice.
Experience advising and preparing CEOs or other senior leaders for speeches panels presentations and other high-stakes moments including rehearsals and delivery.
Strong PowerPoint and presentation development skills including narrative structure slide development and visual storytelling.
Ability to translate complex data research policy fundraising program work and community stories into clear compelling narratives.
Strong audience judgment and the ability to adjust tone format and level of detail across audiences and channels while maintaining message consistency.
Excellent project management skills including the ability to manage competing deadlines track complex workflows and keep work moving.
Strong collaborative and stakeholder management skills including the ability to synthesize input reconcile edits and provide clear candid counsel.
Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
A strong commitment to TPLs shared valuesBelonging Creativity Collaboration Impact and Hopeand the ability to work effectively across the organization.

Compensation
Trust for Public Land is a hybrid work environment and this role will ideally be located near a Trust for Public Land office. As a full-time employee you will be eligible for Trust for Public Lands comprehensive benefits program which includes medical dental and vision insurance; vacation and sick pay plus holidays; a year-end office closure; and a 403(b) retirement plan currently with up to a 7 percent company match. We offer competitive salaries commensurate with experience. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $110000$125000.

Trust for Public Lands active goal is to be an inclusive and equitable place to work and build community. As the organization works to eliminate racial and other disparities we welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and multicultural skillsets. We recognize that a great candidate for this job may not precisely meet all the above criteria. If you believe you are the right person for this job and can persuasively make that case we encourage you to apply.

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