Senior Communications Advisor and Speechwriter - Mayor's Office

The Senior Communications Advisor and Speechwriter is responsible for crafting the Mayor’s public remarks, shape messaging across initiatives, ensuring a consistent and compelling voice across all communications and contributing to the Mayor's overall communication strategy. This position reports to the Chief of Staff.

Requirements

• Exceptional written and oral communications skills
• Demonstrated story telling abilities
• Strong initiative, assertiveness, and work ethic
• Excellent judgment and sound intuition
• Interest in public service and care for the people of Phoenix
• Impeccable time management skills with the ability to multitask and pivot quickly
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as necessary

Core Responsibilities

• Draft remarks, speeches, op-eds and talking points for the Mayor across a wide range of issues
• Oversee the Mayor’s annual State of the City speech, including acting as the project manager and lead writer of the speech
• Research policy issues, Mayoral and City initiatives to ensure accuracy and relevance in all remarks
• Work closely with Communications Director and policy staff to translate complex ideas and initiatives into easy to understand, authentic language
• Identify compelling stories that help communicate the Mayor’s priorities and City successes
• Serve as an adviser to the Mayor and senior staff on messaging and strategy

Salary and Benefits

• Salary range of $100,000 - $115,000
• Competitive and comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Student loan forgiveness support