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Job Title: Content Writer / Editor

Company Name: MSCI Inc
Job Industry: Graphic Design
Job Type: Full time
WorkPlace Type: On-Site
Location: New York, New York, United States
Job Description:

Your team responsibilities

Does the quote: “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” resonate to the very depths of your soul? If so, keep reading. At their core, the Content Writer/Editor must be a very strong, versatile writer who can take complicated ideas and simplify them into an easy to digest, engaging manner and repurpose these ideas to suit multiple audiences and formats. He, she or they will be responsible for collaborating with colleagues in product management, research, coverage and the broader marketing team, including design, digital and multi-media. With a client-centric, digital-first mindset, this person will be asked to advise on content strategy, and help maintain a content calendar that serves the needs of our audiences while building MSCI’s thought leadership brand across market segments, channels and platforms.

 

Experience creating content in the financial services/investment industry and capable of understanding key media, marketplace and content marketing trends, this person will be adept at working with academically minded researchers to present complex information in a way that is engaging and accessible. Materials will include content for company websites, blog posts, social media, video and podcasts that deliver research insights, and value of the firm as a whole, in a stand-out, compelling manner. The Content Writer works as part of the Research Content team, which sits within the broader Communications team, and includes Marketing Content, PR and Internal Communications.

 

What we offer you

  • Salary range: $146,000 – $190,000 / year plus eligible for annual bonus
  • At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.
  • Wherever you are located you will find benefits that can help ensure your health and financial security. While they vary by different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as an MSCI employee.
  • Our flexible ways of working will allow you to maximize your potential, and we will empower you with the trust, accountability, and advanced technology to perform at your very best.
  • You’ll find a purposeful approach to wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our ‘Here For You’ Employee Assistance Program is available for our employees globally, providing confidential emotional support, financial and legal advice free of charge.

 

Your key responsibilities

 

  • Writing and editing accurate, clear, clean and highly readable content quickly and efficiently
  • Breaking down topics in institutional investing and risk management (including ESG and Climate, factors and a broad spectrum of asset classes) into a series of materials that can be consumed easily across formats
  • Mapping out plans, in collaboration with a global team of subject-matter experts, for the creation and delivery of materials
  • Drawing on data from MSCI and others to render materials, charts and other ways of expressing analysis
  • Enforcing and adhering to established style guides (e.g., MSCI’s in-house style and brand guidelines, AP Stylebook) to ensure editorial clarity and quality
  • Comfortable managing one’s own work, meeting deadlines and collaborating proactively with stakeholders and subject-matter experts; knowing when to lead and when to heed others’ counsel

 

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

  • Understanding how to write with a specific tone relevant to different target client segments and different media types
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Energy, enthusiasm and creativity
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to work on multiple projects/plans and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Ability to collaborate with graphic designers, multi-media producers and digital experience teams, as well as PR and academically-minded researchers
  • Confident self-starter able to navigate a matrix work environment and can remove roadblocks and to dig for information
  • Experience writing copy for websites, social media and video Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word; comfort with Microsoft Power Point, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to drive a task to completion, professionalism and collegiality
  • 8-12 years of relevant writing experience
  • Experience working in a corporate environment; a financial services or investment institution is preferable
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to work on multiple projects/plans and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

 

How we’ll support you

  • Our culture of high performance and innovation relies on our people sharing their knowledge and lifting each other up. You’ll be surrounded by a collaborative, global network of talented colleagues who will support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.
  • We believe new and challenging experiences drive personal growth and innovation. With the right challenges, encouragement, and development support you can shape your own career experience. Career paths are multi-directional, and we encourage and support internal mobility to help you identify new opportunities to progress and take control of your future.
  • As a new joiner you’ll be enrolled on our Global Orientation interactive learning experience to set you up for success.
  • Our tailored learning opportunities will enable you to acquire the skills you need at your own pace, choosing between the courses and certifications best suited to you. Our Learning@MSCI platform coupled with access to LinkedIn Learning Pro will provide you with all the resources you need to accelerate your professional growth.
  • At MSCI we act in ways that encourage respect for all voices, ensuring that everyone can be themselves and feel like they are a part of the company. We are intentional about ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and supported with equal opportunities to succeed.
  • We have eight MSCI Employee Resource Groups: All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

 

About MSCI

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

 

To learn about life at MSCI visit careers.msci.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Glassdoor or join our Talent Community.

 

To all recruitment agencies

MSCI does not accept unsolicited CVs/Resumes. Please do not forward CVs/Resumes to any MSCI employee, location, or website. MSCI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs/Resumes.

 

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

 

Note on recruitment scams

We are aware of recruitment scams where fraudsters impersonating MSCI personnel may try and elicit personal information from job seekers. Read our full note on our careers site.

 

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