Writing for the C-Suite: A Career in Executive Communications
Whether crafting a speech, ghostwriting an article, or shaping a message, executive communications is the art of writing in someone else’s voice. But how do you know whether the field is right for you? How do you transition to it, or build it into the work you already do?
The Washington, D.C., metro area abounds in opportunities writing for the C-suite and national leaders, from federal policymakers and nonprofit executives to CEOs, lobbyists, and influencers. All of them are eager to find communications professionals with the “write stuff.”
Join Louise Arnheim, a veteran speechwriter and communications director to top leaders in government, nonprofits, and the private sector for an engaging discussion of executive communications.
Louise will cover topics including:
- The field of executive communications and writing for the C-suite
- What it means to write in someone else’s voice
- The executive communications professional as writer, strategist, negotiator, and diplomat
- How to assess job postings and ask the right questions in interviews
This interactive session will feature real-world examples and practical insights, giving attendees a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to support leaders through dynamic communications.
If you’re interested in becoming a speechwriter, want to learn more about messaging for senior leaders, or looking to expand your communications skillset, this is a must attend event!
About the Speaker
Louise Arnheim is a veteran speechwriter and communications director with extensive experience shaping leadership messaging for senior executives in government, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector. A former chief speechwriter, she has led multidisciplinary teams in developing high-impact communications strategies that advance organizational priorities and achieve mission-critical goals. Her experience includes working with federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and healthcare executives to craft clear, compelling, and effective messaging.
