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name: speechwriter
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'speechwriter' (also: speech writer, speechwriting consultant, political speechwriter, ministerial speechwriter, speechwriting specialist, executive speechwriter). Use when the user asks for typical speechwriter work such as: typical speechwriter responsibilities"
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# 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.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

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

## Hot technologies

- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Facebook
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5a91a8bc-eb18-4c7e-847d-96cbcce5a47a), O*NET 30.3 (27-3043.05, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*