Editor, Publications

Morningstar’s mission is to empower investor success. Morningstar’s Editorial team plays a crucial role in supporting this mission. We create engaging digital and print content to inform investors and help them meet their financial goals. We are looking for a strong writer and editor to join our publications team. This person will be as comfortable crunching investment data as they are reviewing final proofs for a print magazine.

About the role
We work with a cross‑disciplinary team of editors, research analysts, portfolio managers, and investment specialists to support our publications and lead content development for our monthly stock‑ and dividend‑strategy print newsletters. You will crunch investing data, master all stages of the publication‑production process, edit content written by experienced portfolio managers, researchers, and analysts, and write interesting stock‑focused articles for subscribers. You will ensure our content is jargon‑free, clearly written, and action‑oriented.

This position is based in our Chicago office. We follow a hybrid policy of four days onsite and one day of remote work.

Responsibilities

Curate research and produce our monthly print newsletters, Morningstar DividendInvestor and Morningstar StockInvestor.

Use automated tools to deliver data on the investing strategies featured in the two newsletters.

Produce email newsletters updating subscribers on portfolio changes and performance.

Contribute data visualizations and investment articles for the quarterly Morningstar magazine.

Pitch in when needed in the publication process of the magazine.

Write occasional articles for Morningstar.com.

Be an active editor by coaching writers and research analysts on how to best tell their stories.

Participate in story ideation and content creation efforts with coordination from the publications team.

Track and understand audience analytics to develop engaging content.

Qualifications

At least five years of experience in journalism or content creation working for digital and print publications or a research‑focused organization.

A strong understanding and experience writing about investing and the markets with a specific focus on stocks.

A degree in journalism, English, communications, or a related field.

Experience editing content for various formats, including print.

Superb communication skills, both verbal and written.

Demonstrated ability to work with writers, designers, and subject‑matter experts.

Excellent organization and attention to detail.

Experience with AP Style.

Compensation & Benefits
Total Cash Compensation Range: $81,325.00 – 138,250.00 USD Annual, inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive.

Financial Health

100% 401k match up to 6% of salary

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 Leave

Adoption Assistance

Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities

Annual Flex Stipend – $1000 annually to cover personal education & well‑being expenses

Tuition Reimbursement

Social Health

Charitable Matching Gifts program

Dollars for Doers volunteer program

Paid volunteering days

15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in‑person each week as we find we’re at our best when we’re deliberately 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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