VP Content Editor

Grow your career with a growing organization

Whether they’re helping people reach their long-term financial goals or providing personal wealth management strategies, every associate contributes to changing the lives of those we serve for the better. When it comes to job satisfaction, that’s hard to beat. And from a personal satisfaction perspective, you’ll enjoy the freedom to support causes that matter to you and experience a truly inclusive work environment. Your future starts now.

As a VP Content Editor, you will be responsible for developing data-driven insights that position our business, win share of voice, and empower people to achieve financial freedom. You’ll take an outside-in newsroom approach to oversee and lead a team to deliver content for The Currency, Empower’s digital publication, to align and elevate Empower’s messaging. You will be responsible for maintaining the editorial voice and driving content strategy to enhance our audience engagement and growth.

What You Will Do

• Deliver original content that differentiates, and positions Empower as a leader in financial planning, investing, and advice. Key content pillars include original research and insights, market commentary, and money trends.
• Maintain a deep expertise on financial topics and matters relevant to U.S. consumers, workplace and personal wealth clients and customers
• Oversee the daily operations of The Currency editorial team and weekly newsletter, including assigning, editing, and publishing content
• Lead the editorial planning process, including the development of special reports, investigative pieces, and multimedia content at the intersection of business and culture that connects with customers, journalists, and associates
• Drive innovation in content delivery and SEO, including the use of new formats, multimedia, and interactive elements. This includes partnering with creative teams, developers, and UX/UI for execution
• Prepare content for Empower engagements that may include webinars, conferences, and events, developing talking points/remarks, run of show, and event preparation
• Track and report on earned and organic growth that is attributed to content, press and social efforts in line with functional and enterprise KPIs
• Utilize data analytics to understand audience behavior and preferences and adjust content strategy accordingly
• Work collaboratively with Compliance on storylines for external approval
• Develop strategies to increase audience engagement, loyalty, and subscription rates
  
  

What You Will Bring

• 10 plus years of work experience, preferably in financial services, journalism, marketing, or a media related field, with at least 5 years in a senior editorial role
• Adept at operating in a corporate, sales and/or agency environment
• Experience driving and implementing promotion strategies and programs for large and complex organizations
• Seasoned storyteller and impeccable editorial judgement with proven ability to lead a team
• A big idea, creative thinker who is passionate about building brands
• Proven project management and strategic planning skills
• Experience with digital content strategies, SEO, and audience analytics
• Strong editorial judgment and commitment to journalistic ethics and integrity
  
  

What Will Set You Apart

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, including an ability to express and advocate opinions and ideas and influence others
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent presentation skills
• Demonstrable experience in writing and editing skills
• High competency in Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***
  
  

What We Offer You

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.
  
  

Base Salary Range

$132,600.00 - $192,300.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer

• Drug-free workplace
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:

07-09-2024

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