American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) is hiring: Investment Editor

Overview

Investment Editor/Writer (Hybrid) — The American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) is seeking an investment editor/writer. This full-time position entails creating compelling educational content for our publications and website, as well as for syndication.

This is a Chicago-based hybrid (home and office) position for a candidate who is well-versed in investing and possesses strong writing and editing skills. We are particularly seeking a candidate who is knowledgeable about stocks and/or mutual funds and ETFs. Knowledge of financial planning issues is a plus.

AAII is a nonprofit membership organization that assists individuals in becoming effective managers of their own assets through programs of education, information and research.

Responsibilities

• Explain investment concepts including asset allocation strategies, withdrawal planning and portfolio construction principles in written commentaries, presentations and video
• Demonstrate analytical techniques for evaluating stocks, mutual funds and ETFs (P/E ratios, expense ratios, performance metrics, etc.)
• Translate complex financial research into educational content for individual investors
• Write and manage a stock investment newsletter featuring educational insights and market commentary
• Oversee and communicate the process behind a model portfolio, including stock selection rationale and portfolio management concepts

Educational Content Development

• Create instructional materials teaching investors how to analyze investments and build portfolios
• Design and update educational reports on investment analysis methods and portfolio management concepts
• Develop and enhance a"how-to" guides and articles explaining how individual investors can incorporate key concepts and use analytical tools
• Collaborate with our marketing department to ensure educational content reaches and engages a broad audience
• Develop templates and guide external writers on financial accuracy and educational standards
• Source and edit educational content from investment professionals and market experts
• Create user guides for financial education tools and research platforms

Qualifications

• Holds a college degree in a relevant field
• Has at least four years of experience writing investment-related content
• Possesses strong writing and editing skills
• Hasa deep understanding of investing concepts, including key stock and fund metrics
• Has a self-motivated team player who can also work independently
• Can manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Company Description

Located on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, AAII was founded over 40 years ago to meet the unique needs of individual investors. Since then, it has helped millions of members become better managers of their assets. Today, AAII engages its 130,000 members nationally through programs of education, research and software. AAII believes that individual investors, with the proper education and discipline, can outperform professional investors and the overall market in the long run. You can learn more about AAII at www.aaii.com.

Working at AAII

The culture at AAII is built on five core values. Those core values require employees to be trustworthy, collegial, determined, inquisitive and change agents. Trustworthy means you are forthright, courageous, honest, independent and solid. Collegial means you are amicable, approachable, patient and receptive. Determined means you own it; you’re dependable, accountable and tireless, and you go above and beyond. Inquisitive means you are self-motivated, curious, always learning and adaptable. Being a change agent means you have a passion to make things better and you are forward-looking.

We use these five core values in hiring, firing, reviewing and rewarding our teammates, so it’s important that you share these values in order to be part of our team.

We operate in a hybrid work environment. Benefits, including health insurance and a retirement plan, are available to full-time employees.

Contact

If your interest and skills align with AAII's mission of educating individual investors to become better managers of their assets, please forward your cover letter (with a brief description of your approach to investing), résumé and relevant writing sample(s) to analyst1@aaii.com. All applications are personally reviewed by our hiring team. No relocation assistance is provided.