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AgencyAttorney General, Office of the

TitleSenior Speechwriter

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address 120 Broadway

Executive Division

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10271

Minimum Qualifications Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in speechwriting or editorial writing. The ideal candidate also will have excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines on competing projects; flexibility and discretion are required.

Duties Description The Press Office in the Executive Division of the Office of the New York State Attorney General (“OAG”) is seeking a Senior Speechwriter to draft and edit speeches, talking points and op-eds for the Attorney General for a wide variety of audiences. As head of the OAG, the Attorney General is both the “People's Lawyer” and the State's chief legal officer. As the “People's Lawyer,” the Attorney General serves as the guardian of the legal rights of the citizens of New York, its organizations and its natural resources. In his role as the State's chief legal counsel, the Attorney General not only advises the Executive branch of State government, but also defends actions and proceedings on behalf of the State. The OAG defends the State of New York, brings affirmative litigation and develops policy initiatives on topics including financial regulation and enforcement, health care, environmental protection, labor, public integrity, consumer protection, housing, drug trafficking, nonprofit law and many others.

The Senior Speechwriter will work in a fast paced environment with OAG bureau chiefs, press officers and senior staff to synthesize detailed information on the work of the office into clear and compelling speeches, talking points and op-eds for the Attorney General. Speeches are edited in close collaboration with the Attorney General. The Senior Speechwriter also works closely with other communications staff to plan and execute speaking events that advance the Attorney General’s broader communications strategy. Other duties include writing clear and concise briefing materials for the Attorney General to prepare him for press conferences and media interviews. This position is based in New York City; some travel may be required.

Additional Comments Salary to be determined commensurate with experience.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Office is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to work place diversity.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruitment@ag.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of the Attorney General, Legal Recruitment Bureau

120 Broadway

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10271

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please submit cover letter, resume, writing sample and three (3) references to: Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Chief, Legal Recruitment Bureau, Office of the New York State Attorney General, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271 or recruitment@ag.ny.gov. Submission via email is preferred. Applicants must indicate the position and Reference No. EXEC/PO_SSW_NYC_2015 in their cover letter.