Content Writer - Centre for Analytical Finance (CAF)

Job Purpose -

To help and be directly involved in case development, preparing teaching and research materials, and other content that supports the pedagogical and knowledge-creation objectives of the school.

Job Outline -

At ISB, The Centre for Analytical Finance (CAF) is focused a mandate to produce high quality research, create research database, organise conferences and workshops, and train next generation of researchers in the area of finance. Through its Conferences, Workshops and Researcher’s Training programme, the Centre has created a forum for academicians, regulators and industry professionals, to discuss the latest issues and research. Centres' association with the distinguished scholars of global repute and top industry practitioners makes it one of the premier research centres in South-east Asia.

The job holder will work with ISB faculty, Centres and Institutes on activities related to the development of case studies and teaching and research materials that support the pedagogical and knowledge-creation objectives of the school. The role will also include development of content towards the Centre’s quarterly online magazine, Management Rethink in collaboration with industry experts.

This position requires strong knowledge of management and business issues and an ability to conduct research. It requires advanced writing and editing skills, the ability to understand and provide structure to content and a flair for detail. In addition, a high level understanding of digital content is needed to help the Centre in its aim of developing case studies, exploring both traditional and innovative formats such as multimedia and simulations. This position requires the ability to collaborate with faculty, researchers, industry stakeholders, and editing staff to ensure delivery of materials suitable for peer review, publication, or classroom use.

Job Specifications -

Knowledge:

Qualification - Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, economics or business-related field from a reputed institution.

Skills:

Technical -

• Well-articulated approach to writing
• Ability to think critically and write clearly
• Evidence of writing experience in high quality academic or non-academic publication avenues.
• Comfort in understanding and summarising academic research
• Excellent English language skills
• Good command over grammar and punctuation concepts
• Proficiency in the use of technology, business databases, and office & statistical software
• Ability to format data and develop charts, tables, and other related documents and graphics.

Behavioral -

• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams
• An honest and straightforward approach to communication
• Demonstrated work ethic
• Creativity and openness to learning

Experience - 2 to 3 years

Job Interface/Relationships:

Internal

• ISB Resident and Visiting faculty
• ISB Centres and Institutes
• ISB Departments

External

• CEOs/ Sr. executives of organizations
• Non-ISB Faculty
• Freelance writers/editors

Key Responsibilities and % Time Spent

• Case writing, and research activities to help develop and publish cases with associated teaching notes and any other related content - 40%
• Developing and refining content pieces such as articles, podcasts, white papers, research paper summaries, newsletters, book chapters, web content, simulations, etc. as per Centre needs and initiatives - 35%
• Reviewing and editing content - 25%

KRA - Case development and publishing

KPI - Developing cases, teaching notes (TNs) and other supplemental material to the satisfaction of faculty

Measure - No. of cases/TNs developed;

Meeting stated deadlines; Meeting quality expectations

Weightage - 40%

KRA - Content development

KPI - High quality, error free content as per specific requirements and within timelines

No. of documents developed;

Measure - Quality of content

Weightage - 35

KRA - Reviewing and editing other content

KPI - High quality, error free content as per specific requirements and within timelines

Measure - Error free content; Meeting stated deadlines; Meeting quality expectations

Weightage - 25%