Associate Copy Editor

Morningstar is a leading independent source of fund and equity research, dedicated to empowering investor success. The editorial team aims to clarify investing for current and future investors. As an Associate Copy Editor, you will be responsible for editing a wide range of content across Morningstar platforms, including articles, research reports, and emails. Your role ensures clarity and upholds high standards through meticulous copy editing, focusing on consistency, tone, and AP style. This position is based in the Chicago office.

Must Have

• Edit content for consistency, tone, and AP style.
• Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and logic under deadline pressure.
• Ensure copy is formatted properly and meets Morningstar’s standards and style.
• Proof and improve headlines, subheadlines, and titles.
• Help manage the editorial workflow submitted by various teams through several content management systems.
• Champion a natural language approach to brand voice and style.
• Excellent editing skills as demonstrated through experience and the successful completion of Morningstar's editing test.
• Ability to edit for content.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to manage workflow, multitask, take on new projects, and meet deadlines.
• A commitment to accuracy and clarity.
• An understanding of best practices for social media, website, and email copy.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Good to Have

• Interest in investing subject matter is a plus.
• Experience with InDesign and Excel is helpful.

Perks & Benefits

• 75% 401k match up to 7%
• 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 Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
• Annual Education Stipend
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Charitable Matching Gifts program
• Dollars for Doers volunteer program
• Paid volunteering days
• 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

The Group: Morningstar is one of the largest independent sources of fund and equity research in the world, and our mission is to empower investor success. The editorial team strives to illuminate investing in support of this mission, so we can reach and inspire current and future investors.

The Role: As an associate copy editor, you will edit a broad range of materials for use across Morningstar platforms. Whether it's an article for Morningstar.com, an in-depth research report, or an email, you will ensure that our content is clear by guarding the high standards we value through copy editing.

Responsibilities:

• Edit content for consistency, tone, and AP style.
• Correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and logic under deadline pressure.
• Ensure copy is formatted properly and meets Morningstar’s standards and style.
• Proof and improve headlines, subheadlines, and titles.
• Help manage the editorial workflow submitted by various teams through several content management systems.
• Champion a natural language approach to brand voice and style.

Requirements:

• Excellent editing skills as demonstrated through experience and the successful completion of Morningstar's editing test.
• Ability to edit for content.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to manage workflow, multitask, take on new projects, and meet deadlines.
• A commitment to accuracy and clarity.
• An understanding of best practices for social media, website, and email copy.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Interest in investing subject matter is a plus.
• Experience with InDesign and Excel is helpful.

Compensation and Benefits

At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That’s why we champion your wellness through a wide-range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:

• 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

Total Cash Compensation Range

$50,725.00 - 86,225.00 USD Annual

Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

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