Location: Anywhere in Finland (mostly remotely)
Contract type: Independent contractor
Duration: Two months (Sept-Nov 2024)
Compensation: Please provide us with your request for the total compensation for the project.

About Inklusiiv ry
Inklusiiv ry is a non-profit association on a mission to create and share knowledge about diversity, equity and inclusion. Inklusiiv funds and publishes research, maintains an open-access resource bank on DEI topics, and collaborates with researchers to create new knowledge on equity and inclusion in working life.


About the role
We are seeking a freelance writer to support us in communicating about original research we have recently conducted on inclusion in the workplace.
Using findings from a multidisciplinary literature review, conversations with our experts and other materials as needed, you will summarise complex information into a succinct and compelling piece of text. We are looking for writing skills that can transform academic text into a readable and compelling story, bring key messages to life and encourage start-to-end reading even for those individuals who may be new to the subject.
By helping us communicate about the research we do, you will be contributing to a more informed and lively discussion on inclusion in working life, in Finland and globally.


What you’ll be doing
The purpose of this 1-2 month communications project is to create a succinct summary on inclusion in the workplace, based on a multidisciplinary academic literature review and conversations with Inklusiiv’s experts. The objectives of the project are:
1. To write a 10-15 page text on inclusion in the workplace that informs readers about a complex phenomenon in a clear and interesting way.
2. To contribute to a more evidence-based and well-informed public discourse on diversity, equity and inclusion by translating academic research and expert knowledge into formats that can be accessed by the general public.
3. Clarify and put into words key messages and findings from the research in an accessible way.

The specific methods, modalities and outputs will be defined in discussion with the Inklusiiv team to ensure a relevant, realistic and impactful scope for the project. We hope that you can incorporate Inklusiiv’s philosophy, tone of voice and approach to inclusion in the style of writing. The Inklusiiv team will provide guidance, feedback, and support throughout the project.

Role requirements

• Excellent writing skills in English (NO FINNISH REQUIRED)
  
• Excellent ability to unpack, synthesise and summarise complex information in a concise and compelling manner
  
• A degree in social sciences, humanities or business; or familiarity with academic texts gained via other relevant experience
  
• A good understanding of communications in the context of expert organisations, research and advocacy work
  
• Good teamwork, listening and collaboration skills
  
• Ability to work independently
  

Not mandatory but seen as a benefit

• Proven previous experience of delivering freelance work, written deliverables or other similar work to agreed timelines
  
• Creativity and flair in your writing style
  

Next steps
We’re happy to receive offers until 06.09.2024, but we will start reviewing them already before the deadline. To apply, send us in pdf format:

• Your CV
  
• Compensation request (total project)
  
• A short application text to tell us about yourself and why you would be suitable for this project
  
• A writing sample, maximum 2 pages
  

We will organise brief interviews on Google Meet with select candidates.
If you have questions, you may contact Inklusiiv’s Head of Operations and Research, Maria Ristimäki, at maria@inklusiiv.com, with “Freelance Writer” as the subject line of the email, or call her at +358 41 705 3362 on Friday 23 August at 12-14; Tuesday 27 August at 13-14:30 or Tuesday 3 September at 13-14:30.
Please do also let us know if you also need any reasonable accommodations for disability or other needs during the application process.
We at Inklusiiv are committed to build a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace – that’s why we exist. We respectfully encourage offers from all genders, races, religions, ethnicities, age groups, sexual orientations, language groups and people with disabilities and other underrepresented aspects contributing to how we identify ourselves, where we come from, and what we look like. We are committed to treating all applications fairly.