Demonstrated professional experience researching, writing, editing complex, high-level communications and developing persuasive communications across multiple formats, including speeches, opinion editorials, thought leadership pieces, executive presentations and other strategic communications for senior executives, institutional leaders and/or other public-facing leaders. Advanced research, analytical, critical-thinking and fact- verification skills, including the ability to evaluate multiple and potentially conflicting sources, indemnify credible evidence and develop persuasive, intellectually defensible arguments on complex issues to develop original concepts, narratives and evidence-based arguments aligned with organizational priorities, audience needs and the external communications environment.