<p><strong>Freelance Research Writer (Business & Faculty Thought Leadership)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Fully Remote</p><p><strong>Project Duration:</strong> January 15, 2026 – March 31, 2026</p><p><strong>Project Scope:</strong> 8–10 Articles</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Project Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking a sophisticated <strong>Freelance Content Writer</strong> 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.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Challenge</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Content Synthesis:</strong> Review and analyze 20–30 page research summaries and faculty papers to identify key business takeaways.</li><li><strong>Expert Interviews:</strong> Conduct Zoom interviews with faculty and leadership to clarify technical nuances and gather anecdotal insights.</li><li><strong>Article Development:</strong> Write 8–10 high-quality articles that maintain academic integrity while maximizing reader engagement.</li><li><strong>Iterative Refinement:</strong> Participate in a "test article" phase to ensure stylistic alignment with our brand voice before proceeding with the full project slate.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Expert Storyteller:</strong> Proven experience writing for a business audience, specifically in the realm of thought leadership, white papers, or academic journalism.</li><li><strong>Technical Literacy:</strong> Ability to quickly grasp and explain complex business models, financial data, or organizational psychology.</li><li><strong>Strong Interviewer:</strong> Comfortable engaging with high-level faculty and executives to extract key insights.</li><li><strong>Project Management:</strong> Ability to manage a steady workflow of 8–10 articles with a hard deadline of late March.</li><li><strong>Independence:</strong> Thrives in a fully remote environment with minimal supervision.</li></ul><p><strong>Timeline</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategy Discussion:</strong> Week of January 5, 2026</li><li><strong>Project Kickoff:</strong> January 15, 2026</li><li><strong>Project Completion:</strong> March 31, 2026</li></ul><p><br></p>

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