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Technical Business Writer 🔥


Posting Information

Department Kenan Institute of Private Ent-331600
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 05/06/2022
Application Deadline 06/02/2022
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Public Comm Specialist - Advanced
Salary Grade Equivalent GN13
Working Title Technical Business Writer
Position Number 20039248
Vacancy ID P015107
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 3 years
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule This position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work.

Monday-Friday 8am – 5pm.
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $60,000 - $75,000
Pay Band Information To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Established in 1985 by Frank Hawkins Kenan, the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise is a nonpartisan business policy think tank affiliated with the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The nonprofit institute and its affiliated centers convene leaders from the private sector, academic community and government to build a greater understanding of how entrepreneurship, economic development and global commerce can work for the public good. The institute leverages best-in-class research to develop market-based solutions to today’s most complex economic challenges. In doing so, the institute aims to support businesses and policies that better the lives of people in North Carolina, across the country and around the world.
Position Summary The Technical Business Writer will be responsible for producing a wide variety of written translational research content that feature the scholarly works of UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School faculty members, particularly in the subject matter of the Kenan Institute’s initiatives (including, but not limited to, stakeholder capitalism, economics, economic development, private capital, emerging technology, and others). The person chosen for this position must be comfortable reading academic business research, identifying the pertinent information and findings, and translating those findings into digestible and short written pieces for a business or policy audience. This position will work on a wide variety of translational research efforts at the institute and will be expected to assist from beginning to end of a project including identifying source material through literature reviews, interviewing experts, and writing and editing the final product.

This position will cultivate relationships with institute staff, its affiliated centers, and UNC faculty to identify and translate academic business research. In addition, the Technical Business Writer will be responsible for developing content pieces in various styles including the institute’s Kenan Insights series, white papers, policy briefs, data commentaries and slide decks, among others. This position will also review and edit content written by faculty and research staff for publication. In order to accomplish these goals, the selected candidate will be required to stay up to date on the latest business and economic news.

This position requires strong data literacy skills, with the ability to interpret basic statistical models used in economic and business research and translate them into actionable written content accessible to a wide variety of audiences. Both proficiency in Excel and other statistical software (e.g.Stata) a plus.

Additionally, this position will help recruit, train, and manage student interns interested in business writing and/or journalism, who will also help write and produce content for the institute.

This position will report to the Director of Research Services. However, this position will work closely in partnership with both the Research Services and External Affairs teams in order to drive the institute’s efforts to develop solutions-oriented content exploring how the private sector can be leveraged for the public good. Specifically, this position will work closely with a cross-functional team from both External Affairs and Research Services to understand what content is resonating with the institute’s audience, and pitch content that aligns with the outreach goals of the Kenan Institute.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is core to the work of the Kenan Institute. We celebrate the multiple dimensions that each individual shares and believe that diversity among our staff is paramount to ensuring the greatest possible impact of our work. We encourage all individuals interested in this position to submit an application.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience This job requires strong written and verbal communication skills. This position must be comfortable reading, understanding, and translating academic business research.

Must be team oriented, with the ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience At least three years of related training or experience preferred; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Previous experience as a business writer/reporter for a news agency and/or association or trade publication would be beneficial but is not required.

Familiarity with AP writing style is a plus.

Strong data literacy skills, with the ability to interpret basic statistical models used in economic and business research. Both proficiency in Excel and other statistical software (e.g. Stata) a plus. Familiarity in working with data visualizations and infographics, particularly with business and economic data, is also a plus.

Previous project management experience is a plus, with the ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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