Senior Writer

About the Role: The Morningstar Digital Team is looking for an exceptional Senior Copywriter who can write powerful copy that inspires action. You're a conceptual thinker and storyteller and will be a pivotal team member. You understand the power of brevity. We want you to deliver depth, detail, and nuance quickly in an accessible way. You have experience organizing information and data into digestible and delightful packaging. You can translate complex offerings into simple yet compelling narratives and employ brand, audience, persona, and SEO principles to reach business goals. This role is a fantastic opportunity to flex your digital acumen, collaborate with Morningstar thought leaders, across marketing, product, and brand teams. You must submit a portfolio link to interview for this position. Job responsibilities: Write compelling copy for web, digital advertising, social, email, landing pages, and other assets Ability to work in a fast-paced, virtual environment managing multiple stakeholders, projects, and priorities Excellent oral/written presentation skills; proficiency in preparation and presentation of creative work Partner with cross-functional teams to understand target audiences and how our offerings help address their needs and pain points Think in systems, always keeping in mind what came before and what comes after for the audience Champion a natural language approach to brand voice and style Qualifications: 4 years of copywriting experience for digital applications and demand generation Experience in B2B marketing, with a strong background in understanding brand voice, personas, and stages of the marketing funnel Knowledge of SEO principles and tactics Familiarity with quantitative practices, like A/B testing Bachelor's Degree in Writing, English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or equivalent How to Apply for a Job at Morningstar Step 1 When you find a position you're interested in, click the 'Apply' button. 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