Executive Speechwriter

Executive Speechwriter

Director, Executive Communications (Roseland, NJ)

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is one of the largest providers of business outsourcing solutions to employers and vehicle dealerships around the world.  We bring 60 years of unrivaled industry experience to the marketplace.  Over 80% of the FORTUNE 500 companies and over 90% of the FORTUNE 100 companies use at least one of ADP’s services.  ADP serves more than 560,000 organizations in over 60 countries, including nearly 400,000 small business clients and about approximately 26,000 vehicle dealerships.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for developing and executing strategic communications for executive team of ADP, building the company’s reputation as a thought leader in human capital management and a provider that provides valuable insights to its clients to help them be successful.
• Writes a variety of executive presentations, including traditional speeches, Powerpoint presentations, video scripts, articles, letters to associates and other communications vehicles. Forums for such communications vehicles include associate webcasts, customer meetings, industry panels, forums with other C-level executives, analyst meetings, and sales meetings.
• Ensures executive communications are successfully executed, taking responsibility for event logistics, presentation development, coordination with multimedia/graphic services, and executive briefings. Work closely with marketing, events and business unit teams to obtain data, help create messaging and achieve desired results.
• PLEASE NOTE: Only candidates with demonstrated experience in corporate speechwriting for high-level executives will be considered.

EXPERIENCE:

• Executive communications professional with 10-15 years experience in corporate speechwriting.
• Business-to-business industry experience a plus.
• Ability to interpret operating and financial data and turn into compelling messages.
• Strong writing and researching skills that can be put to use to quickly turn around executive requests for new or updated content to presentations.
• Very experienced in using Microsoft PowerPoint to create presentations and make changes on the fly. The ability to interpret thoughts and ideas into a visual statement to further enhance messaging.
• Strong leadership, written and oral communication skills representing the executive in front of employees, customers, partners, media, investors and the board of directors. Must have excellent time management skills. Ability to gain consensus among others. Ability to manage sensitive situations and tight deadlines in a fast pace environment. Ability to grasp technical issues and market considerations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or Marketing OR equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge and proven track record in executive communications. Examples of recent writing required.
• Proven self-starter with an ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects
• Superlative skills in speechwriting and creating Powerpoint presentations
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills
• Experience working with senior executives
• Being a team player who is able to work closely with members of the communications and   executive staff to plan and execute on all assignments in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Flexibility and strong ability to manage time and multiple assignments effectively

ADP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; M/F/D/V.

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