Via JETAA DC:
Speechwriting Consultant, Embassy of Japan, Washington, DC
The Embassy of Japan is seeking an individual for the position of speechwriting consultant who will work for high-ranking officials of the Embassy of Japan. The position will be on a part-time, contractual consultant base, requiring approximately 2 days per week of on-site work at the Embassy of Japan.
The contractual conditions and salary will be negotiated based upon experience.
Principal Responsibilities
– Participate in brainstorming sessions for speech planning
– Research and prepare good materials and topics suitable for speech occasions
– Prepare ideas, speech content/outlines and talking points
– Edit, check and polish speech drafts
– Make suggestions on media relations
– Report on major papers, documents, published books and media coverage (including TV) dealing with topical issues in the areas of diplomacy, politics and economics
Requirements
– Knowledge of Japan-U.S. relations (strongly preferred)
– Demonstrated experience with speechwriting and U.S. economic and political policies (preferred)
– Experience with public and media relations (preferred)
How to apply
– Please email a cover letter and resume to: press@embjapan. org.
– To mail your application, please send a cover letter and resume to:
Attn:
Press and Information Section
Embassy of Japan
2520 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
– For further information, please contact Mr. Akira Kadomoto (Tel: 202-ni(2) san(3) hachi(8)-6749)
http://www.us. emb-japan. go.jp/english/ html/speechwriti ng.html
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