Editor, Publications
About The Position
Morningstar’s mission is to empower investor success. Morningstar’s Editorial team plays a crucial role in supporting this mission. We create engaging digital and print content to inform investors and help them meet their financial goals. We are looking for a strong writer and editor to join our publications team. This person will be as comfortable crunching investment data as they are reviewing final proofs for a print magazine. About the role: In this role, you will work with a cross-disciplinary team of editors, research analysts, portfolio managers, and investment specialists to support our publications and lead content development for our monthly stock- and dividends-strategy print newsletters. In this role, you will crunch investing data, master all stages of the publication-production process, edit content written by experienced portfolio managers, researchers and analysts, and write interesting stock-focused articles for subscribers. You will ensure our content is jargon-free, clearly written, and action-oriented. This position is based in our Chicago office. We follow a hybrid policy of four days onsite and one day of remote work.
Requirements
- At least five years of experience in journalism or content creation working for digital and print publications or a research-focused organization.
- A strong understanding and experience writing about investing and the markets with a specific focus on stocks.
- A degree in journalism, English, communications, or a related field.
- Experience editing content for various formats, including print.
- Superb communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated ability to work with writers, designers , and subject-matter experts.
- Excellent organization and attention to detail.
- Experience with AP Style.
Responsibilities
- Curate research and produce our monthly print newsletters, Morningstar DividendInvestor and Morningstar StockInvestor.
- Use automated tools to deliver data on the investing strategies featured in the two newsletters.
- Produce email newsletters updating subscribers on portfolio changes and performance.
- Contribute data visualizations and investment articles for the quarterly Morningstar magazine.
- Pitch in when needed in the publication process of the magazine.
- Write occasional articles for Morningstar.com.
- Be an active editor by coaching writers and research analysts on how to best tell their stories.
- Participate in story ideation and content creation efforts with coordination from the publications team.
- Track and understand audience analytics to develop engaging content.
Benefits
- 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
- Stock Ownership Potential
- Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
- 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
- Trust-Based Time Off
- 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
- 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
- Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
- Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Charitable Matching Gifts program
- Dollars for Doers volunteer program
- Paid volunteering days
- 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
