| Location | Denver, CO |
| Salary | $84,000–$95,000 Per Year |
Speech Writer
Salary
$84,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
GOVELECT_SPCHWRTR_ESW11.12.26
Department
Office of the Governor
Opening Date
11/12/2026
Closing Date
11/30/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
200 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.
Department Contact Information
jobs@buildingcoloradosfuturetogether.org HOW TO APPLY: Please submit an online application for this position at buildingcoloradosfuturetogether.org. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date.
Department Information
Who We Are
Colorado Governor-elect Phil Weiser is committed to an administration that represents all of Colorado, and serves and protects every Coloradan. Governor-elect Weiser and his team will lead State government to ensure that we serve the people of Colorado, working to make their lives better, and together, we meet opportunities and challenges with creativity, collaboration, and compassion. His commitment to serve as the People's Governor means that he and his team will have a sustained focus on how to make Colorado safer, more affordable, more sustainable, and a great place to live, build a business, and raise a family.
We Have Strong Core Values
Our core values drive our actions. We are: 1) principled, maintaining the highest ethical standards, acting with integrity, and operating transparently; 2) public servants, who are always ensuring our work is not about us, but instead is about improving the lives of the people of Colorado; 3) innovative, by seeking to solve problems creatively and operate with a continuous improvement mindset; and 4) "better together," by working to support each other as a team and collaborate effectively.
Department Information
The Office of the Governor oversees the operation of the executive branch of state government, including the coordination, direction, and planning of agency operations. The Governor's staff includes offices for budgeting, communications and outreach, legal counsel, legislative liaison, operations, policy and research, and scheduling.
Description of Job
Department: Office of the Governor
Position Title: Speechwriter
Summary of Functions: The Speechwriter is responsible for the remarks delivered each year by the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the First Lady, as well as other briefings and communications materials, from op-eds to press releases to talking points, working closely with the Governor, the policy and communications teams, and other stakeholders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Draft speeches and talking points for the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the First Lady, including writing, research, story gathering, and editorial support for several hundred speeches a year
Lead the writing of the annual State of the State address and work with a broad range of stakeholders on it and on other high-priority projects
Respond to the Governor's evolving communications need
Oversee the speechwriting process for other contributors and work collaboratively with content partners
Develop fresh thinking and creative ideas for speeches and other content
Transform complex material into digestible, conversational language and use storytelling to make policy relatable to constituents
Research and fact-check remarks and supporting materials
Work with the communications team to translate speeches into a multi-platform communications plan
Manage complex project timelines under tight deadlines to meet the Governor's needs
Organizational Relationships: Chief Communications Officer; Governor's Office; Office of the Lieutenant Governor; Office of the First Lady; Press team; Community engagement team
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Preferred Education/Experience:
College degree or work experience equivalent
2-4 years experience in communications/project management
Preferred Qualifications:
Government experience
Excellent communication and writing skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Attention to detail and organization skills
Conditions of employment: Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment and reside in Colorado once employed
Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit an online application for this position at buildingcoloradosfuturetogether.org. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date.
A resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.
Benefits
The State of Colorado offers a competitive benefits package to permanent employees:
PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorados Work-Life Employment Discount Program
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.
ADAAA Requests
The State of Colorado is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our office will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at ada@buildingcoloradosfuturetogether.org.
We believe that diverse teams produce better results and encourage people of a variety of backgrounds and qualifications to apply.
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