Manager - Editorial

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters - to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.

THE ROLE

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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 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.

Salary Range: $107,000 to $154,000

This position is eligible for competitive incentive bonus

At MFS, we believe in fair and transparent compensation. For that reason, we're including the salary range for this position. This range reflects our good-faith expectation for what we'll pay depending on the candidate's experience, training and education. In addition to the salary, we also offer significant and competitive incentive compensation based on both individual and company performance. Other components of our Total Rewards Package include:

• 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

  • Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually

  • 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)

• Robust Mental Health Resources including 8 free therapy appointments

• Various work/life balance support and wellbeing programs

Our compensation philosophy is to pay competitively for talent while ensuring equity across employees performing comparable work. We are committed to transparency - if you have questions about how we arrived at this range or what additional benefits and bonus opportunities come with the role, we'll be happy to discuss them.

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At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.

• Generous time-off provided: including "Responsible time off" for many roles, paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed, plus paid volunteer time
• Family Focus: Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, adoption assistance, generous caregiver leave
• Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with company contributions
• Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement through our medical plans, fitness center discounts and more
• Life & Disability Benefits: Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan, Defined Contribution plan- 15% of base salary invested into the Plan, competitive total compensation programs

MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email talent_acquisition@mfs.com for assistance.

MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document, linked for your reference.