Executive Communications Manager (Executive Speechwriter) at Alliance Defending Freedom

<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">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 <a href="https://adflegal.org/about-us/careers/statement-of-faith/" target="_blank">Statement of Faith</a> to ensure we’re a fit for you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Location:&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lansdowne, VA</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Team Overview</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">In this role, you will report to the Vice President of Communications and PR and are responsible for managing the creation of speeches, briefing documents, op-eds, and serve as a back up for social media posts 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 Vice President of Communications on messaging, statements, and other communications content.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Develop executive communications (speeches, briefing documents, op-eds, presentations, statements, social media posts, etc.) primarily for the CEO, President and Chief Counsel.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Prepare and/or edit messaging documents for internal and external communications.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Develop periodic summaries and presentations for the Board of Directors.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Translate objectives, team performance, and organizational vision into stories and messages that relate to specific audiences.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">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.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Maintain a database of material for use in speeches and op-eds.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Develop and maintain a library system cataloging speeches, presentations, and media appearances delivered by the CEO, President and General Counsel, and other spokespeople.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">5+ years of executive communications experience, including speech writing and content development.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, or similar academic discipline.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to compose consistently accurate and compelling commentary and other communication materials under tight deadlines.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Strong strategic thinking skills regarding the development of communication strategies.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Ability to prioritize a variety of projects and following all projects through to completion on time.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Proficient in Associated Press style writing.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Reliable, dependable, and trustworthy with confidential information.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Knowledge of constitutional law and legal terminology.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Knowledge of government (executive, legislative agency), from the local to federal levels.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Knowledge of ideological, cultural, and legal trends; familiarity with relevant thought leaders and organizations.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Pay &amp; Benefits</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. 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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong>Want to Know More About ADF?</strong></span></p> <p><strong><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/van66FA4WEY?si=TNM22CBW4cgBPbFf" width="560" height="315"></iframe></strong></p>