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Senior Manager, Speechwriting and Editorial Content - Seattle, United States - Melinda Gates
Description
ROLE
DESCRIPTION
As a core member of the
Communications Team, t
he
Senior Man
a
ger
,
Speechwriting and Editorial Content
is responsible for
delivering world-class thinking
,
writing
,
editing,
and storytelling in support of Melinda French Gates
,
Pivotal Venture
s
, and its spokespeople
. In addition to personally
drafting
a
steady stream
of
high
quality
writing, the Senior Manager
serves as a leader on the
w
riting
t
eam, managing other
writers
, supporting them to achieve their performance and professional
development
goals, and holding
their work
to a high standard of excellence
.
The
Senior Manager
,
Speechwriting and Editorial Content will work closely with the Director
,
Speechwriting and Editorial Content
and other colleagues to
develop
highly visible
speeches, op-eds,
blog posts, video
scripts,
website copy, social media posts,
and other internal and external communications as needed
—often with minimal input or direction.
You
will
also contribute strategic thinking to the broader team, helping
shape
the public voices of
Melinda French Gates
,
the Pivotal Ventures
b
rand
,
and
its spokespeople
.
ROLERESPONSIBILITIES
Speechwriting and Editorial
Responsibilities
Write a variety of content in the voice of Melinda
French Gates including speeches, op-eds, social media posts and more.
S
imultaneously
m
anage multiple writing projects
from concept
ion
to
completion
—coordinating writers, editors, and internal and external stakeholders while
demonstrating
excellent editorial judgment,
meticulous
attention to detail,
thoughtful
relationship
building skills
,
and
diplomatic
awareness of when to apply
appropriate influence
to
advance the work
.
Work with internal teams to generate
original thinking and creative
ideas for pitches and proposals that advance strategic goals, secure placement in
premier
publications, and enable the Principal and Pivotal to join and lead national conversations.
Support the operations of the writing team, including archiving content, fact-checking, and reporting
out
team activities.
Help the Pivotal brand and its spokespeople develop and hone unique public voices.
Stay immersed in key programmatic investment areas, breaking news, op-ed pieces, white paper publication, upcoming events, and history of global health, philanthropy, and other fields of interest to the Principal and Pivotal
including building and
maintaining
positive
relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Management Responsibilities
Manage and edit a team of writers responsible for delivering a high volume of world-class thinking and writing—including highly visible, highly scrutinized speeches; op-eds in top-tier publications; digital content seen by an audience of millions; and other executive communications as needed— in support of a global thought leader and other spokespeople at a leading organization working toward social progress.
capacity
on the
w
riting
t
eam,
leading
other writers and
supporting them
to meet their
performance and professional development
goals
.
Support the vision of the Director, Speechwriting and Editorial Content and
share
accountability for
holding
the writing team
's work to
a high standard of excellence.
Stand in for the Director, Speechwriting and Editorial Content as needed,
maintaining
seamless continuity of services for the
Principal
, the organization, and its spokespeople in event of the Director's absence.
Assist the Director in developing and directing the writing team's budget.
Champion strategic prioritization in the team's daily work.
Continually adapt individual role and role of the team in the context of an evolving organization.
Assist
with
team
recruitment,
hiring
,
onboarding
, and ongoing training
.
Maintain flexibility, adaptability, and willingness
to
adjust job responsibilities as
needs
evolve.
Navigate a complex ecosystem of internal and external stakeholders through effective relationship building and information flow
, including assisting with leading
work with external agencies
Serve as
a key contributor to team culture and identity.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or behavior required to be successful in this role.
Experience writing for global thought leaders, including
meaningful experience writing highly visible, highly scrutinized speeches and op-eds/articles published
in
prem
ier outlets
.
Consistent
track record
of successfully leading
a team of writers to deliver consistently high-quality content.
Successfully met
timelines
in a role that involves
balanc
ing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, while also
maintaining
meticulous attention to detail and a clear understanding of long-term
objectives
.
Expertise
in executive communications and
demonstrated
a
bility to position
prominent voices
as
thought
leaders
.
Advanced
leadership,
management,
process management,
research
,
editing skills.
A
well-honed sense of
professional
and editorial
judgment.
Experience strategically conducting interviews with principals, technical experts, practitioners, and
community members
to draw out stories and key insights.
Ability to
quickly and accurately synthesize complicated policy issues
into
stories and
arguments that are compelling, accessible, and persuasive.
E
xperience
maintaining
confidentiality
and
privacy
while exercising constant discretion.
Ability to influence key internal and external
partners
, including engaging in productive collaboration and ensuring cross-organizational integration and coordinated work plans
—and a well-honed sense of
judgment
of when to apply
appropriate influence
to advance
work
objectives
.
Understanding of cultural and geographical
sensitivities and
considerations.
Comfort working both independently and as part of
a
team.
Proficiency
using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
)
.
A well-developed sense of humor and ability to work with a diverse team of individuals.
QUALIFICATION
S
8
-10
years of experience writing for high-profile leaders, foundations, daily editorial web sites, or related organizations.
4+ years of management experience.
Ability to
travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Base
annual compensation range for this role is from $
207,100
- $
221,300
. This is a full-time position based in Seattle,
WA
or Washington DC.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability and long-term care insurance, fertility benefit, backup caregiving solution, 144 hours of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave, 401k, HSA, FSA, discretionary annual target performance bonus and more.
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