Senior Investment Writer – Putnam Investments
Franklin Templeton, Boston, MA, United States
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Team & Role Overview
The Putnam Investments Content team develops and positions equity investment perspectives and strategies that support business growth and client engagement across global audiences. The team partners closely with investment leadership, including the Chief Investment Officer, Director of Research, portfolio managers, and analysts, as well as business development, marketing, and corporate communications teams. The environment is collaborative, fast‑paced, and intellectually rigorous.
Content Strategist (Senior Investment Writer)
The primary focus is written content development, including thought leadership, blog posts, sales collateral, web, and fund/market commentary. The role works closely with Putnam’s Business Development Group, Content Team members, and Franklin Templeton centralized teams.
How You Will Add Value
Lead development of thought leadership content that articulates Putnam’s investment perspectives from a stock‑selection viewpoint. Write “Equity Insights” branded content aligned with key strategy themes and outlooks from the CIO, Director of Research, PMs, and analysts, as well as joint pieces with senior FT thought leaders. Develop timely client responses for critical market events.
Create and adapt content for Putnam core strategy materials, web properties, and digital channels, ensuring messages are differentiated, on‑brand, and aligned to key strategy and platform priorities.
Own and execute the commentary pipeline for assigned retail and institutional strategies. Pieces will include monthly and quarterly market highlights, strategy updates, and custom narratives as needed. Collaborate with portfolio managers, Client Portfolio Managers, The Institute, FT Marketing Operations, and Corporate Communications to ensure content is accurate, on‑message, and consistent with firm and platform positioning.
Provide editorial review and input on press releases and high‑visibility communications to ensure clarity, consistency, and brand alignment.
Contribute content and messaging for collateral, presentations, and video scripts that support sales, client service, and educational initiatives across channels. Provide attribution information to FT teams for retail fund annual reports.
What Will Help You Be Successful In This Role
8+ years’ investment writing experience within the Asset Management industry.
Excellent investment writing and editorial skills , with the ability to translate complex concepts into concise, compelling content for sophisticated professional and intermediary audiences.
Flexible and adaptable , with the ability to adjust to changes in workflow and succeed in a fast‑paced, collaborative, deadline‑driven environment.
Deep familiarity with active asset management, equity and multi‑asset strategies, capital markets, and distribution.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally at all levels of seniority and across multiple cultures.
Strong working knowledge of MS Word and SharePoint.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Work Schedule & Location
Hybrid work schedule
Work Location: Boston, MA
Benefits
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre‑tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
Onsite cafeteria*
Compensation for this position is estimated to range between $135,000 to $185,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus, depending on location and level of relevant experience.
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
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Team & Role Overview
The Putnam Investments Content team develops and positions equity investment perspectives and strategies that support business growth and client engagement across global audiences. The team partners closely with investment leadership, including the Chief Investment Officer, Director of Research, portfolio managers, and analysts, as well as business development, marketing, and corporate communications teams. The environment is collaborative, fast‑paced, and intellectually rigorous.
Content Strategist (Senior Investment Writer)
The primary focus is written content development, including thought leadership, blog posts, sales collateral, web, and fund/market commentary. The role works closely with Putnam’s Business Development Group, Content Team members, and Franklin Templeton centralized teams.
How You Will Add Value
Lead development of thought leadership content that articulates Putnam’s investment perspectives from a stock‑selection viewpoint. Write “Equity Insights” branded content aligned with key strategy themes and outlooks from the CIO, Director of Research, PMs, and analysts, as well as joint pieces with senior FT thought leaders. Develop timely client responses for critical market events.
Create and adapt content for Putnam core strategy materials, web properties, and digital channels, ensuring messages are differentiated, on‑brand, and aligned to key strategy and platform priorities.
Own and execute the commentary pipeline for assigned retail and institutional strategies. Pieces will include monthly and quarterly market highlights, strategy updates, and custom narratives as needed. Collaborate with portfolio managers, Client Portfolio Managers, The Institute, FT Marketing Operations, and Corporate Communications to ensure content is accurate, on‑message, and consistent with firm and platform positioning.
Provide editorial review and input on press releases and high‑visibility communications to ensure clarity, consistency, and brand alignment.
Contribute content and messaging for collateral, presentations, and video scripts that support sales, client service, and educational initiatives across channels. Provide attribution information to FT teams for retail fund annual reports.
What Will Help You Be Successful In This Role
8+ years’ investment writing experience within the Asset Management industry.
Excellent investment writing and editorial skills , with the ability to translate complex concepts into concise, compelling content for sophisticated professional and intermediary audiences.
Flexible and adaptable , with the ability to adjust to changes in workflow and succeed in a fast‑paced, collaborative, deadline‑driven environment.
Deep familiarity with active asset management, equity and multi‑asset strategies, capital markets, and distribution.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally at all levels of seniority and across multiple cultures.
Strong working knowledge of MS Word and SharePoint.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Work Schedule & Location
Hybrid work schedule
Work Location: Boston, MA
Benefits
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre‑tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
Onsite cafeteria*
Compensation for this position is estimated to range between $135,000 to $185,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus, depending on location and level of relevant experience.
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
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