Research Specialist

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Description:  Research Specialist to provide a research, analysis, and clearinghouse resource for industry-specific labor and employee relations information. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, collecting, sorting, analyzing and reporting newspaper labor contract data and wage information in the industry on employee relations issues and topics as well as maintain electronic labor databases.

Requirements:  College degree and with specific experience in statistical computing or analysis, working knowledge of Microsoft Office and page layout programs required.  Newspaper industry experience preferred. Position involves research, analytical thinking, mathematical calculations, writing, desktop publishing, document formatting, and proofreading.  Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills with efficient and organized work habits.

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