Job Description
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) seeks an experienced, hardworking team player with outstanding writing skills and sound political judgment to serve as Speechwriter in her Washington, DC office. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, production of all speeches, talking points, scripts for pre-recorded videos, and other written materials as needed. Candidates must be flexible, highly dependable, organized, and proactive, as well as possess a working knowledge of issues facing Congress, strong oral and written communication skills, a proven ability to write quickly and crisply, the ability to target messages for specific audiences, and a talent for creatively researching and succinctly describing complex issues. This is not an entry level position. The ideal candidate should have significant speechwriting experience, a collaborative approach to writing, and work well under pressure and with tight deadlines. The salary range is $75,000-80,000, depending on experience. Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples to CT03jobs@gmail.com.