Also called: Political Speechwriter
Writes the speeches politicians and officials deliver.
Speechwriters study how their boss talks, then write words that sound natural coming out of their mouth. A presidential speechwriter might go through 20 drafts of a State of the Union address. Others write for governors, CEOs, or cabinet secretaries.
White House and corporate speechwriters earn the most.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in English, journalism, or political science; a strong writing portfolio.
Ways in: 4-year college, Self-taught. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: English, Political Science, Journalism, History.
Growing slowly. Writers overall.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI drafts strong speeches fast, so fewer junior writers needed; capturing a leader's voice and trusted advice stay human.
Classes: AP English Language, Speech and debate, AP U.S. History, Creative writing.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3043.
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