Vicus Capital is hiring: Content & Copywriting Specialist in State College

Who We Are
At Vicus Capital, we’re not your typical investment management firm. With over $2 billion in assets under management and a rapidly growing national presence, we’re on a mission to redefine how financial advisors are supported. Headquartered in State College, PA, we offer industry-leading advisory platforms and a team culture that’s as tight-knit and welcoming as it is high-performing. We believe in excellence, collaboration, and doing things the right way—and we’re looking for someone who shares that mindset.

Now Hiring: Content & Copywriting Specialist

The Vicus Capital Marketing team is looking to hire a Content & Copywriting Specialist.  This position reports to the Marketing Manager and is responsible for crafting engaging content for the firm across a range of financial services and practice management topics.  The ideal candidate will have strong writing and editing skills, a willingness to learn new tools and skills, and have experience in the financial services or another regulated industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Writing and editing content for use in various mediums including:
  
  
  
  • Website and landing pages, optimizing for SEO
  
  
  • Email campaigns and newsletters
  
  
  • Corporate blog posts and other thought leadership materials
  
  
  • Investment strategy and other corporate program materials
  
  
  • Social media content
  
  
  • Advertisements and brand awareness campaigns
  
  
  
  


• Sourcing content for use in social media from qualified companies in the financial services industry


• Providing grammar reviews on firm commentaries, resources, and other materials written by colleagues across the firm to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with brand messaging


• Actively participating in marketing strategy development for both Vicus Capital and our partner financial advisors


• Regular analyzing competitors to see what other RIAs in the industry are discussing


• Open line of communication with the Advisor Engagement and Compliance teams to ensure content is aligned with firm and advisor priorities while staying within regulatory requirements


• Assisting with data analysis for marketing campaigns and using these findings to influence content direction


• Ad hoc tasks as assigned

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree and/or equivalent professional experience
  
  
  
  • Prior experience in financial services (or another regulated industry) is strongly preferred
  
  
  
  


• Basic knowledge of financial topics, or willingness to learn them


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office


• Highly detailed with a strong grammar acuity


• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud is preferred


• Basic knowledge of WordPress is preferred


• Previous experience optimizing web content for SEO is a plus


• Willingness to learn new skills and tools


• Strong ability to manage multiple projects while keeping to assigned deadlines


• A self-starter with a high degree of professionalism

What We Offer

We believe great work comes from a great environment. Here’s what you can expect as a valued member of our team:

• Competitive salary based on experience.


• Health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Group life and short-term disability insurance.


• 401(k) plan with a safe harbor employer contribution.


• A supportive, people-first culture where your work is valued and your growth is encouraged.

Sounds Like the Right Fit?

• If you’re ready to bring your skills, energy, and commitment to a company that truly values what you do, we’d love to hear from you.


• Please submit a resume and cover letter. Any additional writing samples, especially if they are related to the financial industry, is a plus.