Eminence Writer and Research Lead - Trade & Tariffs

Eminence Writer And Research Lead - Trade & Tariffs KAYGEN is an emerging leader in providing top talent for technology-based staffing services. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries. Title: Eminence Writer And Research Lead - Trade & Tariffs Location: Remote with 10 - 30% travel Duration: Through 5/31/27 1. Thought Leadership Strategy & Development Design and socialize Trade & Tariffs Eminence Strategy, defining the content/messages, channels, and approach that will generate market interest and following. Develop market-facing content on Trade & Tariffs, supply chain resilience, geopolitical disruption, regulatory change, and related business implications. Translate expert perspectives and complex technical material into compelling narratives for executives and senior decision-makers. Create and refine articles, reports, executive briefs, point-of-view papers, and other external eminence assets. Help shape differentiated, forward-looking angles rather than simply recapping market developments. Ensure content is clear, evidence-based, audience appropriate, and aligned with Deloitte standards and positioning. 2. Research & Insight Generation Conduct targeted research to support content development, validate claims, and strengthen the relevance of key messages. Synthesize policy, regulatory, economic, industry, and market developments into practical business implications. Explore topics such as what resilience means in practice, how organizations can strengthen supply chains, and how trade conditions may evolve. Identify emerging themes, unanswered questions, and provocative but supportable points of view that can advance the market conversation. Partner with Trade & Tariffs specialists to incorporate technical expertise accurately and efficiently. 3. External Collaboration & Co-Author Coordination Support collaboration with universities, academic and research institutions, think tanks, publications, and recognized experts in the Trade & Tariffs marketplace. Coordinate potential co-authored content and joint research opportunities with organizations such as leading universities and business publications. Participate credibly in working sessions with external collaborators and help convert discussions into defined content plans and deliverables. Manage author inputs, interviews, research contributions, and editorial feedback across multiple stakeholders. Help establish a repeatable approach for external partnerships and publication opportunities. 4. Editorial & Publication Management Own the day-to-day development of content from initial concept and outline through drafting, review, revision, and finalization. Build practical workplans, clarify roles, coordinate reviews, and maintain momentum across contributors and approvers. Partner with communications, risk, legal, policy, and brand stakeholders as needed to prepare content for external use. Maintain editorial consistency across a portfolio of Trade & Tariffs thought leadership. Balance speed, quality, technical accuracy, and stakeholder input while keeping deliverables moving. 5. Executive & Subject-Matter Expert Support Convert interviews, working sessions, and expert input into well-structured drafts while preserving the contributors' substantive perspective. Provide senior leaders and specialists with conference/travel support as needed including building of strong outlines, research, talking points, and draft language that make participation efficient. Work closely with a senior luminary or other recognized experts who provide market perspective but may not have capacity for hands-on writing. Prepare materials that support executive discussions, external events, media opportunities, and broader eminence activity. Use sound judgment when reconciling differing viewpoints and escalating decisions that require leadership direction. 6. Working Model Contractor engagement with a hands-on delivery focus and flexibility to support a changing thought leadership pipeline. Expected to operate with the independence and judgment associated with an experienced Manager or Senior Manager-level professional. Collaborative role working across Trade & Tariffs leadership, subject-matter experts, research resources, and external contributors and partners. Success will be measured by the quality, distinctiveness, credibility, and progress of market-facing content and partnerships. Core Capabilities Executive-level writing, editing, and narrative development Trade & Tariffs, global trade, supply chain, policy, regulatory, or geopolitical research Thought leadership development and external publication support Research synthesis and fact-based argument development Stakeholder, author, and editorial process management University, publication, and external expert collaboration Interviewing and translating expert perspectives into written content Working effectively in a professional-services or complex matrixed environment 5 - 10 years of relevant experience Preferred Experience Demonstrated experience developing thought leadership, research-based articles, reports, or executive content for external audiences. Strong knowledge of Trade & Tariffs, global trade, supply chain resilience, economic policy, regulation, or a closely related field. Ability to engage credibly with senior executives, technical specialists, academics, and external institutions. Experience managing content from idea generation through research, drafting, review, and publication. Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to make complex issues accessible without losing technical accuracy. Experience collaborating with universities, research institutions, trade associations, publications, or recognized market experts is preferred. Professional-services, advisory, policy, research, journalism, publishing, or corporate thought leadership experience is advantageous. Advanced degree in economics, public policy, international affairs, law, business, journalism, or a related field may be advantageous. Rate: 100 - 150 At KAYGEN, people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and employee-driven culture where every individual is valued, empowered, and encouraged to bring their authentic self to work. 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