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Description

Freelance Research Writer (Business & Faculty Thought Leadership)

Project Duration: January 15, 2026 – March 31, 2026

Project Scope: 8–10 Articles

Project Overview

We are seeking a sophisticated Freelance Content Writer to help bridge the gap between high-level academic research and practical business application. Our leadership is committed to sharing the impactful stories behind our faculty’s research, translating complex, technical findings into engaging narratives for a professional audience.

The ideal candidate is a master of the "translation" process—taking 20–30 page technical research summaries and distilling them into compelling, long-form articles (800–1,200 words) tailored for mid-level business leaders and executives.

The Challenge

You will be responsible for transforming an influx of dense academic data into thought leadership pieces that are accessible, insightful, and actionable. This role requires more than just writing; it requires the intellectual curiosity to understand technical business concepts and the journalistic skill to extract the "human" story behind the data.

Key Responsibilities

+ Content Synthesis: Review and analyze 20–30 page research summaries and faculty papers to identify key business takeaways.

+ Expert Interviews: Conduct Zoom interviews with faculty and leadership to clarify technical nuances and gather anecdotal insights.

+ Article Development: Write 8–10 high-quality articles that maintain academic integrity while maximizing reader engagement.

+ Iterative Refinement: Participate in a "test article" phase to ensure stylistic alignment with our brand voice before proceeding with the full project slate.

Requirements

Qualifications

+ Expert Storyteller: Proven experience writing for a business audience, specifically in the realm of thought leadership, white papers, or academic journalism.

+ Technical Literacy: Ability to quickly grasp and explain complex business models, financial data, or organizational psychology.

+ Strong Interviewer: Comfortable engaging with high-level faculty and executives to extract key insights.

+ Project Management: Ability to manage a steady workflow of 8–10 articles with a hard deadline of late March.

+ Independence: Thrives in a fully remote environment with minimal supervision.

Timeline

+ Strategy Discussion: Week of January 5, 2026

+ Project Kickoff: January 15, 2026

+ Project Completion: March 31, 2026

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