Creative Director/Copywriter

Your team responsibilities

MSCI is looking for a Creative Director/Copywriter to join our Brand and Content team. The position reports to the Head of Brand and Content, and will oversee B2B content marketing and creative development for the firm. This role combines creative concept generation, copywriting, strategic thinking, and team management. The content marketing team produces long form and short form copy such as web page copy, long form reports, email newsletters, social media posts, paid ad copy, video copy, sales materials, event copy, and more. You will be charged with leading creative development for new campaigns, writing the copy, helping define our brand voice, and leading a team of 2-4 content writers. You will work closely with product marketers, research content marketing, design, and others to develop holistic campaigns that can have immediate impact on the business.

What we offer you

• Salary range: $157,000 - $204,000 / year plus eligible for annual bonus

• At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose - to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

• Wherever you are located you will find benefits that can help ensure your health and financial security. While they vary by different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as an MSCI employee.

• Our flexible ways of working will allow you to maximize your potential, and we will empower you with the trust, accountability, and advanced technology to perform at your very best.

• You'll find a purposeful approach to wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our 'Here For You' Employee Assistance Program is available for our employees globally, providing confidential emotional support, financial and legal advice free of charge.

Your key responsibilities

• Have 10+ years experience as a copywriter and/or Creative Director, with experience and expertise in financial services and B2B content

• Strong creative skills, with ability to think conceptually and develop big idea campaigns that are strategically grounded

• Exceptional writing skills for both short form and long form marketing copy, and a deep understanding of best writing practices for each medium

• Combines creativity with strategic thinking and rigor

• Can manage multiple projects at once, managing workloads for themselves and the team

• Can lead and inspire a team of content writers to elevate our level of creative output

• Can help manage and guide external agency partners

• Excellent verbal and communication skills

Your skills and experience that will help you excel

• Degree in writing, English, or related field preferred

• 10+ years experience as a copywriter and creative director, at an agency or in-house

• Deep experience in financial services and B2B creative development

• Experience producing long form and short form copy, with knowledge on best practices across media channels

How we'll support you

• Our culture of high performance and innovation relies on our people sharing their knowledge and lifting each other up. You'll be surrounded by a collaborative, global network of talented colleagues who will support and inspire you to do the best work of your career.

• We believe new and challenging experiences drive personal growth and innovation. With the right challenges, encouragement, and development support you can shape your own career experience. Career paths are multi-directional, and we encourage and support internal mobility to help you identify new opportunities to progress and take control of your future.

• As a new joiner you'll be enrolled on our Global Orientation interactive learning experience to set you up for success.

• Our tailored learning opportunities will enable you to acquire the skills you need at your own pace, choosing between the courses and certifications best suited to you. Our Learning@MSCI platform coupled with access to LinkedIn Learning Pro will provide you with all the resources you need to accelerate your professional growth.

• At MSCI we act in ways that encourage respect for all voices, ensuring that everyone can be themselves and feel like they are a part of the company. We are intentional about ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and supported with equal opportunities to succeed.

• We have eight MSCI Employee Resource Groups: All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.

About MSCI

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

To all recruitment agencies

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