Looking for a New Job? Two Media Savvy Political Career Paths Pay More Than $70k

In the spirit of Election Day, a piece on Monster caught our eye.

That is, it rounds up several politics jobs which rake in over $70,000 per year. Imagine our surprise when two media-related career paths were included!

High five.

For starters, speechwriters rake in approximately $136,000 (that’s the median annual salary). Although it could be a lucrative path for writers, it is quite competitive.

In the piece, Alex Hays, political strategist, pointed out speechwriter opportunities pretty much exist during presidential campaigns or on campaigns for senior public officials running for office.

He

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Spring Special

Save 30% Off an ADWEEK Subscription Today!

View Your Options

Already a member? Sign in