Job Description
Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) is seeking a Speechwriter to join his communications team in DC. Primary duties will include drafting and revising speeches, including floor speeches, talking points, op eds, committee statements, video scripts, and eblasts, as well as conducting historical and policy research to support high-quality and original speechwriting. The Speechwriter will also assist in the drafting and editing of other written communications materials as needed. The Speechwriter will be a part of the communications team for both the personal office and the Minority on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, report to the Communications Director, and must be able to work closely across multiple teams to deliver a final product. The ideal candidate will be a hard worker who is detail-oriented and self-starting, with excellent time management skills and the ability to translate complicated policy into compelling stories that resonate with New Mexicans. Ties to New Mexico and/or fluency in Spanish are a significant plus. Please note that this is not an entry-level position. Prior experience with speechwriting and Hill or campaign experience strongly preferred. This position is required to work in the office.
Our team is driven by a desire to make a difference for our constituents. We are relentless in our work to create change and deliver for the people of New Mexico – and we have fun doing it. We take pride in being a strong and supportive work environment.
Interested parties should apply using this link: https://oampublic.senate.gov/constituent/login/ad7cde46-6273-4002-b68e-a07253ccd9ab/ . This office is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, religion, disability, national origin, uniformed status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. This office’s base salary for fulltime staff is $55,000. Application materials must be received by March 7, 2025. Applications received early will be given preference and office reserves the right to close the application early if there is a strong applicant pool.