Editor/Speech Writer

Job description / Role

The role is responsible for providing strategic communication, which includes writing speeches, presentations, talking points, drafting letters, scripts, blogs, op-eds, white papers and other communications, as needed.

Client Details
Our Client is a semi-government entity

Description
* Understand in detail the context and agenda of the event as well as the speech. Determine key issues that need to be discussed, how long will each topic be discussed, the order in which topics will be discussed, and the overall duration of the entire speech.
* Draft the speech with a specific tone in mind, and making sure the message is getting conveyed in the most appropriate manner
* Perform content and image research and develop detailed speech outlines for approval. Ensure that the speech gets adapted in the form suitable for a teleprompter when talking before a large crowd.
* Write speeches that engage the audience and compel them to think, ask questions, feel or act.
* Provide audience evaluation forms, if required, to measure success of each speech.
* Develop plans to market speeches to additional audiences via Web and print vehicles to increase range, penetration and reinforcement of messages, resulting in greater message visibility, recall and buy-in by targeted audiences.
* Provide advice and guidance to executive management on key messages, appropriate tone, target audiences and suitable communications channels
* Work closely with communications partners across the organisation to ensure consistent messaging among the leadership team
* Summarise proposals for new initiatives presented by External agencies
* Research and obtain information relevant to the subject matter in order to clearly illustrate the point being conveyed.

Job Offer
Competitive package

Requirements

* Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs or other relevant degree
* Strong experience in writing speeches and public addresses for senior level executives
* Minimum Work Experience of 10 years writing speeches and designing communications for
* Excellent writing skills including ability to define and write key messages about complex matters in clear, concise and understandable prose understood by all audiences and constituencies.
* Communicating effectively (oral and written): Excellent interpersonal and outstanding oral and
* written communication skills

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.