speechwriter

Speechwriters research and write speeches on multiple topics. They need to catch and hold the interest of an audience. Speechwriters create presentations in a conversational tone so it looks like if the text was not scripted. They write in a comprehensible manner so the audience gets the message of the speech.

ESCO Code

2641.4.3

NACE Code

73.3 - Public relations and communication activities

Alternative Labels

political speechwriter

ministerial speechwriter

executive speechwriter

speech writer

speechwriting consultant

speechwriting specialist

writer of speeches

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply grammar and spelling rules consult information sources develop creative ideas identify customer's needs perform background research on writing subject prepare speeches use specific writing techniques write in conversational tone

Essential Knowledge

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse the comments of selected audiences evaluate writings in response to feedback manage schedule of tasks manage writing administration perform multiple tasks at the same time practice humour promote one's writings proofread text select subject matter use word processing software write to a deadline

Optional Knowledge

breathing techniques pronunciation techniques vocal techniques

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Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5a91a8bc-eb18-4c7e-847d-96cbcce5a47a

Status

released

Occupations

speechwriter

Concept overview

Skills & Competences

Skills Group Share

Concept status