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Speechwriter jobs are open across government, corporate, nonprofit, and advocacy sectors, from entry-level staff writer to chief speechwriter and communications director, with specializations in executive communications, political speechwriting, and commencement and keynote addresses. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 year of experience in public relations, media relations, or internal and executive communications with technology products or services.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in speechwriting, executive communications strategy, and developing a brand voice.
- Ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
About the job
As a member of the Global Communications & Public Affairs team, you will work cross-functionally to help communicate with journalists and other thought leaders; devise specific communications materials and campaigns; engage in face-to-face meetings with commentators and other opinion formers; and develop print and web-based material supporting these campaigns. We're looking for great communicators who can understand complex issues and explain them in person and also via well written, simple blog posts, FAQs, video scripts and more.
As a member of our Central Communications team, you will be a part of the team responsible for Google’s most executive leaders and telling the stories of our products, strategy, and culture. You will lead on preparing speeches, op-eds, blog posts, video scripts and more around complex issues and technical breakthroughs. And you will be part of the creative engine that goes beyond traditional comms approaches to build trust with audiences, including policymakers, creators, journalists, and other key opinion formers.
It's our job to help inform and educate users, advertisers, partners, opinion leaders-and our own employees-about the benefits of Google's products, our distinctive company culture/values, and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day. To succeed here, you'll combine creativity with organizational skills to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines simultaneously, as well as enjoy pitching to journalists, bloggers and commentators, or producing internal communications and events for our employees. Things happen quickly at Google and to get stuff done here you need to be an enthusiastic team player who can work cross-functionally and isn't hesitant to take risks or try new things.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $171000 - $247000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Lead speechwriting and editorial for exceutive leaders across channels (including but not limited to blogs, op-eds, video scripts, internal communications).
- Work cross functionally with teams across global communications, marketing, product, and policy to produce high quality, high volume content for external and internal audiences.
- Maintain editorial calendar, keeping up to date with the latest company and product announcements and creating data-driven strategies to inject executive voice.
- Develop and pitch creative ideas for editorial and content, going beyond traditional channels and staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
- Pitch in on content development for social media, briefings, talking point, company narratives and special projects as needed.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Mountain View, CA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 year of experience in public relations, media relations, or internal and executive communications with technology products or services.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in speechwriting, executive communications strategy, and developing a brand voice.
- Ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
About the job
As a member of the Global Communications & Public Affairs team, you will work cross-functionally to help communicate with journalists and other thought leaders; devise specific communications materials and campaigns; engage in face-to-face meetings with commentators and other opinion formers; and develop print and web-based material supporting these campaigns. We're looking for great communicators who can understand complex issues and explain them in person and also via well written, simple blog posts, FAQs, video scripts and more.
As a member of our Central Communications team, you will be a part of the team responsible for Google’s most executive leaders and telling the stories of our products, strategy, and culture. You will lead on preparing speeches, op-eds, blog posts, video scripts and more around complex issues and technical breakthroughs. And you will be part of the creative engine that goes beyond traditional comms approaches to build trust with audiences, including policymakers, creators, journalists, and other key opinion formers.
It's our job to help inform and educate users, advertisers, partners, opinion leaders-and our own employees-about the benefits of Google's products, our distinctive company culture/values, and our approach to the big public policy issues of the day. To succeed here, you'll combine creativity with organizational skills to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines simultaneously, as well as enjoy pitching to journalists, bloggers and commentators, or producing internal communications and events for our employees. Things happen quickly at Google and to get stuff done here you need to be an enthusiastic team player who can work cross-functionally and isn't hesitant to take risks or try new things.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $171000 - $247000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Lead speechwriting and editorial for exceutive leaders across channels (including but not limited to blogs, op-eds, video scripts, internal communications).
- Work cross functionally with teams across global communications, marketing, product, and policy to produce high quality, high volume content for external and internal audiences.
- Maintain editorial calendar, keeping up to date with the latest company and product announcements and creating data-driven strategies to inject executive voice.
- Develop and pitch creative ideas for editorial and content, going beyond traditional channels and staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices.
- Pitch in on content development for social media, briefings, talking point, company narratives and special projects as needed.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in speechwriter jobs.
- Five or more years writing speeches, remarks, or executive communications for a named principal
- Demonstrated ability to capture and sustain a distinctive individual voice across formats
- Experience with political, corporate, or nonprofit communications depending on sector
- Strong research skills and ability to translate complex policy or strategy into plain language
- Comfort working under tight deadlines with direct access to senior leadership
- Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, political science, or a related field
Tips for Your Speechwriter Job Search
Tailor your portfolio for each sector
Corporate, political, and nonprofit clients expect very different voices. Organize your writing samples by sector and lead with the work that matches each employer's world. A portfolio built for a CEO search will read wrong in a campaign context.
Demonstrate voice capture in your resume
Hiring managers want writers who disappear into someone else's voice. Name the principal you wrote for, describe their public profile, and show the gap between their natural register and your writing. That contrast proves the skill most job postings actually screen for.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists speechwriter openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name the principal
Job listings that identify a specific executive, senator, or CEO as the primary client move faster and get competitive. Apply within the first few days, and open your cover letter by speaking directly to that principal's public voice and recent public remarks.
Prepare a writing test before every interview
Most speechwriter interviews include a timed on-site exercise or a take-home assignment. Research the organization's recent public statements beforehand so you can echo their existing cadence, terminology, and rhetorical habits rather than starting from a blank voice.
Negotiate for access, not just compensation
Your leverage as a speechwriter grows with direct principal access. When negotiating an offer, ask how much time you get with the person you're writing for. Limited access is the most common reason speechwriters churn, so naming it in the offer stage protects the role long-term.
Speechwriter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How many speechwriter jobs are remote?
About 0% of speechwriter openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies sharply by sector. Corporate and nonprofit roles are more likely to offer remote flexibility, while government and campaign positions almost always require in-person work due to the need for real-time principal access and confidentiality.
How do you become a speechwriter?
Start by building a writing background in journalism, communications, advocacy, or policy work where you produce content under someone else's name or voice. Build a portfolio of speeches, op-eds, or executive remarks, even from volunteer or intern work. Target entry-level communications roles with an executive or public figure and move toward the writing assignments. Over time, specialize in a sector and develop a reputation for voice capture, which is the skill that separates speechwriters from general communications writers.
Can you get hired as a speechwriter without direct experience?
Yes, especially at the assistant or staff writer level, if your portfolio shows strong voice adaptability and research depth. Ghost-writing op-eds, drafting remarks for a professor, or writing for a student government leader counts as relevant experience. Lead with any work where you wrote in someone else's voice, describe the principal's profile, and explain how you matched their register and message.
What does the speechwriter interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a portfolio review and a screening call focused on your experience with specific principals and sectors. A writing exercise almost always follows, either a timed on-site test or a take-home assignment where you draft a short speech from a brief. Final rounds usually include a meeting with the principal or chief of staff to assess voice fit and working style. References from past principals carry significant weight at the offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to speechwriter jobs?
You can find and apply to speechwriter jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your sector background and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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