Career Spotlight: Jeff Nussbaum '97: Speechwriting
Jeff Nussbaum ’97
Partner, West Wing Writers, a speechwriting and strategy firm
Jeff Nussbaum has served as a speechwriter for Vice President Joe Biden, Vice President Al Gore, and Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle. He also oversaw all speechwriting operations for the 2012 Democratic National Convention.
In addition to his speechwriting experience, Jeff was the co-author and collaborator with James Carville on the 2003 bestseller Had Enough?. He also collaborated with Senator Bob Graham on his book Intelligence Matters. As a co-founder of The Humor Cabinet, Nussbaum has worked on humor speeches for dozens of elected officials and corporate executives.
Here, he discusses the pathway of his own career, encourages taking advantage of what comes, and explains some qualities he looks for in a new hire.