Manager - Editorial

MFS Investments • Boston, MA

47d • $107,000 - $154,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager - Editorial is an experienced financial writer who develops high-quality, insightful content that conveys MFS' investment expertise and insights. This role is integral in developing content for global marketing initiatives and MFS' thought leadership. Along with expert writing and editorial skills, this position requires an understanding of financial markets and investment products.

Requirements

• BA/BS, or equivalent experience, in English, Economics, Finance or Marketing.
• Understanding of financial markets and investment products
• Minimum of 6-8+ years of professional writing experience, including at least 5 years of writing experience in an asset management company, or an agency serving the investment industry.
• Exceptional writing skills and demonstrated proficiency in writing for a variety of audiences.
• Editing and proofreading experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with marketing colleagues and key stakeholders
• Ability to work on multiple projects while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Leverages writing expertise and knowledge of investment products and financial markets to produce high quality editorial content, providing input into the editorial strategy and broader Creative Services and Marketing strategies.
• Translates complex topics into clear, compelling and actionable content appropriate for each audience and aligned with MFS' brand.
• Develops, writes and edits marketing content including marketplace insights, corporate and product marketing materials, retail investment insights, white papers, brochures and flyers to support firm-wide and business channel campaigns.
• Supports MFS' digital platforms by writing original content and re-purposing existing content for web-based and social media platforms.
• Provides editorial consulting to internal groups in the form of copyediting, proofreading and project management. Helps ensure that MFS' voice and editorial style remain consistent across the firm.
• Collaborates with other teams within marketing, such as design, video, social media, paid media and client marketing, as well as Sales Enablement and other internal teams to ensure timely execution/production of marketing collateral to promote and position firm-wide enterprise themes internally and externally. Builds consensus across business areas.
• Maintains an understanding of capital markets, global macroeconomic trends and MFS' product offerings.
• Stays informed about industry trends to ensure content remains relevant and impactful.

Benefits

• MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account that is separate from the company -sponsored 401(k)
• Education Assistance: MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10,000 lifetime maximum directly to loan provider
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually
• Education Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coaches
• Generous time off and fully paid leaves including 20-weeks for maternity, 12-weeks for parental and caregiver leaves
• Choice of medical and dental plans and an and an employer contribution into the Health Savings Account
• Tax deferred commuter benefits & flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program with a focus on mental health, subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass), where you can workout at gyms, studios and boutique fitness locations near you, join virtual personal training sessions and access a wide variety of well-being apps

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees