Copy Editor

Morningstar Inc.•Chicago, IL

43d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Credit Editorial, Publishing, and Media Relations team in Chicago, the Copy Editor will be responsible for editing and producing financial services research reports and other documents on a timely basis. This position reports to the Vice President, Credit Editorial and Media Relations.

Requirements

Minimum three years of experience as an editor, preferably in the financial services industry or in business journalism.
Strong copy editing, writing, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Capacity to work independently, as well as part of a team.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
Advanced expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
University degree in a related field.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Illustrator is an asset.
Preference is given to candidates with a basic understanding of the debt market, securitization, and the credit rating process.

Responsibilities

Provide accurate, high-quality editing and proofreading of documents, including press releases, credit rating reports, industry research, and analytical methodologies, in a timely manner across multiple geographies with regional spelling and styles.
Format templated documents within Word and transfer tables and charts from Excel into Word as per Morningstar DBRS standards.
Maintain relationships with analysts, designers, management, and other stakeholders to produce and enhance content.
Ensure all deliverables comply with internal guidelines for style, conventions, and brand management.
Fulfill document requests and manage deadlines for several analysts and projects at once.
Work on call (evenings and weekends) on a weekly rotation in order to meet urgent business requirements.
Participate in global team meetings as required.

Benefits

Financial Health
75% 401k match up to 7%
Stock Ownership Potential
Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
Physical Health
Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
Emotional Health
Trust-Based Time Off
6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Bonding Leave
Adoption Assistance
Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
Annual Education Stipend
Tuition Reimbursement
Social Health
Charitable Matching Gifts program
Dollars for Doers volunteer program
Paid volunteering days
15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups