Content creation & blogging support for research & policy organizations
Policy shops, think tanks, and research firms produce rigorous work — but turning that work into accessible blog posts, op-ed drafts, and stakeholder briefings takes time your analysts don't always have. Trusty Oak EAs with research and policy experience can take your findings from raw notes or reports and shape them into polished, publication-ready content. Whether you're publishing weekly on a policy blog or preparing a quarterly white paper summary for a general audience, we've supported that workflow.
200+ tasks completed in this service category across our client base.
How Trusty Oak handles content creation & blogging for research and policy organizations
A Trusty Oak EA assigned to a research or policy client typically starts by getting familiar with your organization's voice, citation standards, and target audiences — whether that's policymakers, funders, journalists, or the general public. From there, they handle tasks like drafting blog posts from existing reports or interview notes, formatting long-form content in WordPress or Webflow, sourcing and verifying supporting data using tools like Google Scholar, ProQuest, or government databases, and managing an editorial calendar in Asana or Notion. The client's role is usually to review a draft and provide feedback — not to write from scratch. Your EA handles the structure, the sourcing, and the formatting so your subject-matter experts stay focused on the research itself.
What your EA takes off your plate
Before handing off your first content project, share two or three examples of published pieces you're proud of — this gives your EA a concrete target for tone, depth, and citation style rather than having to guess. The most common mistake is assuming the EA needs to be a policy expert; what they actually need is clear source material and your feedback on the first draft. If you hand over a finished report and say 'turn this into a blog post,' that's enough to get started.
Research-to-Blog Drafting
Transform completed policy briefs, white papers, or academic findings into accessible 800–1,200 word blog posts written for a non-specialist audience.
Editorial Calendar Management
Build and maintain a publishing schedule in Asana, Notion, or Airtable tied to legislative cycles, report release dates, or funding announcement timelines.
Source Verification and Citation Formatting
Locate supporting data from government databases, peer-reviewed sources, or think tank repositories and format citations in APA, Chicago, or your house style.
WordPress or CMS Publishing
Upload finalized content to WordPress or similar CMS platforms, apply proper heading structure, add metadata, and schedule posts for publication.
Executive Summary and Stakeholder Briefing Drafts
Condense dense research findings into one-page summaries or stakeholder-facing briefings suitable for funders, board members, or legislative staff.
Tools our team works with
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Trusty Oak supports research and policy organizations including Clayton Christensen Institute — handling everything from content creation & blogging to broader operational support.
What content creation & blogging support costs for research and policy organizations
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Executive Assistants
~$35/hourSpecialists
~$50/hourFractional Executives
~$95/hourStarting at $1,000/month. One-time $300 onboarding fee includes your Strategic Delegation Plan.
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Put your research in front of the right audience
Trusty Oak has logged over 286 time entries in content creation and blogging work across industries. Start with a $1,000/month talent budget and a Strategic Delegation Plan built around your publishing goals.