Associate Writer-Researcher
JOB TYPE
Full-time
LANGUAGE
English
START DATE
As soon as possible
JOB LOCATION
Toronto
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
We help organizations thrive in a world of change and disruption. We are looking for an associate to join our content team in designing material to help individuals and teams perform at their best. A successful candidate will be comfortable quickly learning new skills and subjects, have a background in business and social science, and possess writing and research experience.
The key activities for the role are:
- Researching topics in psychology and business related to team and individual performance, and communicating advice in a way that is clear and engaging
- Writing content designed to help people adapt their mindsets to succeed in a volatile business environment
- Developing interactive training workshops on leadership, coaching, and teamwork
- Producing slide presentations that use statistics, charts, graphs, and figures to convey ideas
- Creating surveys to measure performance, skills, and personality—and provide insightful advice based on the results
- Assisting with audio/visual content, social media posts, and marketing materials
We need people who are great communicators, team players, and innovative thinkers, all rolled into one. You should apply if:
- You are highly organized and enjoy working both independently and collaboratively
- You are naturally curious, a quick learner, and have an ability to critically examine arguments and social scientific claims
- You are a creative problem solver and have strong analytical skills
- You possess both creative writing talent—you can tell a good story—and the ability to say a lot with few words
- You enjoy editing others’ writing, too
- You are passionate about well-being at the level of the individual, group, and organization
WHAT WE DO
- Care deeply about our purpose
- Continuously improve ourselves and our company
- Push our thinking and challenge the status quo
- Collaborate constantly and value all contributions
- Foster creative thinking
- Incentivize employee growth
- Promote openness and respect
- Nourish a friendly and supportive environment
YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE US WITH A FEW THINGS
- Your CV or resume, emphasizing pertinent experience; include GPA and any recent standardized test scores
- Samples of your writing, both academic and general-audience (e.g., news articles, blog posts, fiction)
- [Optional] If you have a video, podcast, or presentation that showcases your communication skills, you can share the link