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Speechwriter
Cityofnewyork · New York City, NY, United States · Active · $90,000–$120,000 · SmartRecruiters
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Cityofnewyork |
| Title | Speechwriter |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Other |
| Location | New York City, NY, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $90,000–$120,000 |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-06-18 / 2026-06-19 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-19 / 2026-06-20 |
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| Company | Cityofnewyork |
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Description
The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships.
The selected candidate will perform the duties of a Speechwriter. The responsibilities may include, but will not be limited to, the following:
- Draft speeches, remarks, talking points, briefing materials, internal messages, video scripts, op-eds, statements, quotes, and other written materials for the Police Commissioner and department leadership.
- Support preparation for press conferences, public events, ceremonies, internal meetings, legislative hearings, media engagements, and other high-priority appearances.
- Help translate complex public safety issues, operational updates, crime trends, policy initiatives, and department priorities into clear, accurate, and compelling language.
- Work with bureaus across the NYPD to gather information, verify facts, and ensure written materials reflect the department’s work accurately and responsibly.
- Assist with editing and proofreading executive communications materials for clarity, tone, accuracy, grammar, and consistency.
- Help ensure communications are aligned with the NYPD’s mission, standards, and priorities.
- Track public safety issues, major events, department initiatives, and relevant news to support timely and informed executive communications.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
TO APPLY:
Click the Apply’ button below, or visit: http://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for JOB ID # 783407
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
In compliance with federal Law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his or her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.
STRATEGIC INITIATIVE SPECIALIS - 06944
A bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience in speechwriting or journalism.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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| Title | Speechwriter |
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| Salary Raw | USD 90000-120000 |
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| Source URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CityOfNewYork/3743990013680346-speechwriter |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CityOfNewYork/3743990013680346-speechwriter?oga=true |
| First Seen At | 2026-06-19 10:38:48Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-20 11:04:56Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-20 11:04:56Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-19 10:38:48Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-06-18 11:29:06Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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