Contract: Executive Speechwriter

Upwork ($UPWK) is the world’s work marketplace. We serve everyone from one-person startups to over 30% of the Fortune 100 with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential.  

Last year, more than $3.3 billion of work was done through Upwork by skilled professionals who are gaining more control by finding work they are passionate about and innovating their careers. 

This is an engagement through Upwork’s Hybrid Workforce Solutions (HWS) Team. Our Hybrid Workforce Solutions Team is a global group of professionals that support Upwork’s business. Our HWS team members are located all over the world.

• Upwork is seeking an Executive Speechwriter to source, develop and edit content and speeches for a senior-level executive. These work products or outputs may include – but are not limited to – speeches & keynote presentations, blog and social media posts, contributed articles/bylines, and op-eds.
• The candidate must have strong executive presence and discretion, and be able to quickly establish a relationship with our executives and demonstrate a mastery of style, tone and voice. 
• This candidate will be able to source, research and produce first drafts of written content, often on a fast turn, and quickly and effectively gather and incorporate feedback. 

• Exemplary writing and editing skills, including the ability to capture and express unique style, tone, voice and subject matter expertise.
• Extensive experience working 1:1 with and writing for executives.
• Examples of clear, compelling ghostwriting for executives on a range of personal, corporate and industry trend topics, 
• Strong interpersonal communication, organization and time management skills.

Upwork is proudly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.