Analyst, Content Specialist, Innovation

Harrison Street Asset Management ("HSAM") is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies across North America and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago, Toronto, and London with offices across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the firm has over $108 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors and registered investment advisors globally. Founded on a culture of innovation, HSAM is an early mover in alternative real estate and mid-market infrastructure. Today, the firm's global team, consisting of more than 520 professionals, is committed to creating long-term value through deep sector expertise and forward-thinking strategies. Harrison Street is seeking to hire a Content Specialist within the Innovation Department, reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer. This individual will be responsible for capturing, structuring, and maintaining the Firm's institutional knowledge as it is translated from human expertise into AI-enabled systems. The Content Specialist will extract insights from professionals across the organization and convert them into high-quality inputs that inform the development and continuous improvement of proprietary AI models. In addition, this role will support the development of internal and external-facing materials, including case studies and narrative content, that highlight the Firm's use of AI tools and techniques for key stakeholders. Responsibilities: Institutional Knowledge Capture & DocumentationAid in capturing, documenting, and structuring institutional knowledge from subject matter experts across the Firm, including investment, asset management, portfolio management, and Impact teamsEnsure consistency, clarity, and accuracy in all documented materialsHelp build and maintain a living knowledge architecture that serves as the foundation for the Firm's AI models Meeting Transcription & SynthesisTranscribe and summarize notes from key management, investment, and strategy meetingsWork with the Chief Innovation Officer to identify recurring themes, insights, and decision logic across discussions and initiativesOrganize and maintain a searchable, well-structured knowledge base that preserves the Firm's collective institutional judgment AI Model CollaborationWork closely with engineering and data teams as AI models are trained, tested, and refinedAssist in updating and curating content as models evolve and new insights are generatedServe as a quality bridge between human expertise and machine interpretation, ensuring fidelity between what professionals know and what models learn Thought Leadership & Communication SupportAssist the Chief Innovation Officer in developing marketing and communications materials related to the Firm's AI strategy and applicationsDraft case studies, internal briefings, and stakeholder-facing narratives demonstrating the practical use of AI tools and techniquesSupport broader firm-wide storytelling around innovation and institutional knowledge, helping articulate the Firm's differentiated approach to AI in investment management Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, or a related field1-3 years of experience in writing, content development, research, marketing, or communicationsExceptional writing, editing, and synthesis skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, structured contentStrong organizational skills and attention to detailInterest in AI, knowledge management, and emerging technologies (direct technical experience not required) PreferredPrior experience in financial services, investment management, or real estateFamiliarity with AI/ML concepts, large language models, or knowledge management systemsExperience with transcription, interview-based research, or qualitative data synthesis CompetenciesSynthesis & Translation - Ability to distill complex investment and technical concepts into clear, accessible, and actionable contentIntellectual Curiosity - Genuine interest in learning how AI systems work and how institutional knowledge can be encoded into intelligent modelsPrecision & Fidelity - Meticulous attention to detail; commitment to ensuring documented content accurately reflects expert judgmentStorytelling - Strong narrative instincts with the ability to craft compelling content for both internal and external audiences $60,000 - $100,000 a year For Illinois Only: The expected base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $100,000. Actual salaries may vary based on a number of factors, including skills, experience, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, total compensation at Harrison Street includes a generous discretionary bonus, along with a comprehensive range of benefits - including medical, financial, and wellness programs - designed to support our employees both professionally and personally. Harrison Street is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions, please contact our ADA Accessible Line at (312) 920-0500 or [email protected]. 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