Also called: Executive Communications Writer
Writes speeches for CEOs, politicians, university presidents, and other leaders.
You interview a governor about her goals, write the State of the State address, and rewrite it eight times as advisors weigh in. Hearing your words delivered to thousands is a rush.
Estimate; senior corporate and government speechwriters earn more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in English, journalism, or political science; strong writing portfolio.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: English, Political Science, Journalism, Rhetoric.
Growing about average. Small niche.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts speeches in seconds, so fewer writers are needed for routine remarks; capturing a leader's real voice and stakes stays human.
Classes: AP Language and Composition, Speech and debate, AP Government, Creative writing.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-3043.
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