Executive Speechwriter

Job Purpose

The Executive Speechwriter plays a critical role in shaping the voice of the organisations led by UICCA’s President & CEO by crafting impactful speeches, presentations, and messaging. This position requires a deep understanding of organisational mission and objectives, and a keen ability to translate complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives. The role involves close collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organisational initiatives and messaging, as well as depth of understanding about developments within the sustainability sector in the UAE and globally.

Key Responsibilities

1. Speechwriting and Executive Communication:
2. a. Develop and edit high-impact speeches, presentations, and messaging for the President & CEO to effectively communicate mission, strategy, and key initiatives.
3. b. Tailor speeches to inspire and influence a range of audiences, including external and internal stakeholders, aligning tone, style and messaging to the audience and setting.
4. c. Develop talking points, scripts, and executive summaries for leadership meetings and special events, and brief the President & CEO in preparation for them.
5. d. Drive and oversee the creation of visual content to accompany speeches or presentations.

1. Collaborative Content Development:
2. a. Partner with internal teams and external partners to gather necessary information and insights to support content development.
3. b. Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure accuracy, relevance, and coherence in speech material.
4. c. Develop talking points, scripts, and executive summaries for leadership meetings and special events, and brief the President & CEO in preparation for them.
5. d. Drive and oversee the creation of visual content to accompany speeches or presentations.

1. Industry and Organisational Brand Alignment:
2. a. Stay up to date on industry trends, emerging issues, and internal developments to ensure content is relevant and aligned with the organisation’s objectives and strategies.
3. b. Identify opportunities to incorporate organisation’s values and strategic priorities into speeches, presentations, and other content.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience as a speechwriter, with experience in executive-level communications.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling abilities with the capacity to simplify complex ideas and tailor messages for specific audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with senior leaders, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and speechwriting tools or platforms.
• A positive, solutions-oriented attitude and ability to thrive under tight deadlines.