Jan Cook is the founder and the leader of the Washington Speechwriters Roundtable; in that capacity, she often sends her members information on new speechwriting positions that she hears about.

"I always say, don't ask me about job listings that I share because I'm just the messenger," Cook wrote in a note attached the latest job post. "This time it's different because I'm letting you in on a job I know very well."

She knows it because it's a senior speechwriting position at Georgetown University, where Cook writes speeches for the president.

And Cook is willing to answer questions about the job, posted below. Drop her an e-mail.

I'll say one thing about university speechwriting, based on the fact that we had several dozen university writers at the last Speechwriters Conference: Their enthusiasm and sophistication led me to believe that university speechwriting is one of the most rewarding and intellectually engaging types of speechwriting jobs.

Happily, the job description doesn't require university communication experience, so anyone can apply.

Speechwriter
Georgetown University

Georgetown University is seeking a senior-level speechwriter to help develop communications materials with and for the University President. The speechwriter will take the lead in producing speeches that articulate the vision and ideas of a President who maintains a very active local, national and international speaking schedule. In addition to the University community, major audiences include alumni; government, religious, corporate, cultural, diplomatic, and academic leaders; and professional associations. Other responsibilities include drafting op-eds, public letters and other documents that extend the President's message. The successful candidate will have a strong record of experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and proven ability to balance competing demands in a dynamic environment.

Georgetown University was founded in 1789 and is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in America. It is ranked among the nation's elite research universities. About 13,000 students are enrolled in Georgetown's four undergraduate schools and three graduate and professional schools. For more information, visit the Georgetown Web site.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and two speeches to Vince Bunuan. If you prefer to send materials by mail, send to:

Vince Bunuan
Office of the President
204 Healy Hall
Georgetown University
Washington, DC 20057

No calls, please.