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.

Alternative Labels

political speechwriter

ministerial speechwriter

executive speechwriter

speech writer

speechwriting consultant

speechwriting specialist

writer of speeches

speechwriter

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

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

Essential Knowledge

spelling grammar copyright legislation writing techniques

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

breathing techniques vocal techniques pronunciation techniques

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

Occupations

speechwriter

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI