Manager Executive Communications & Social Influence

• Drive CEO and executive thought leadership across channels: Partner with the CEO and senior executives to shape authentic high-impact content across LinkedIn speaking engagements earned media moments employee channels and owned platforms-ensuring executive voices reinforce Morningstar's strategy culture and reputation. Manage end-to-end CEO LinkedIn content-idea generation drafting approvals publishing coordination and performance review-while advising on best practices across modern channels.
• Write and edit executive-level content: Draft speeches (including the CEO keynote for Morningstar Investment Conferences globally and other forums) talking points scripts Q&As social posts and shareholder communications-capturing an authentic voice and high editorial standard.
• Prepare leaders for high-stakes moments: Create briefings for media client and employee engagements; anticipate questions develop scenarios and provide recommendations on tone and positioning.
• Own Morningstar's expert activation and social influence program: Manage and expand the program known as "Chief Storytellers" that helps analysts executives and subject-matter experts share their insights across modern digital channels. Develop training playbooks editorial guidance and content support for digital channels from LinkedIn to Substack and communities where investor conversations are happening.
• Create corporate social content that builds reputation: Develop social-first content that advances Morningstar's strategic themes amplifies earned content and research insights supports key business moments and strengthens the company's corporate profile with investors clients media employees and industry influencers. This includes short-form video visual explainers quote cards carousels audio clips and other multimedia formats designed for digital engagement and reuse across channels.
• Support owned content series: Plan and execute monthly Investor First live webinars including narrative development scripting run-of-show planning and post-event content amplification.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing Economics Business Administration Communications or a related field or foreign equivalent
• 3-5 years of relevant communications or marketing experience including executive communications social media internal communications external communications media relations or a closely related area.
• Experience developing social-first content across LinkedIn and other digital platforms with a strong understanding of what works by channel.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives (C-suite or equivalent) including coaching leaders on digital presence and preparing leaders for high-visibility engagements.
• Exceptional writing editing and editorial judgment with a portfolio of executive-level writing (e.g. speeches talking points LinkedIn posts briefing materials leadership messages).
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams deadlines and stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Strong multimedia content judgment including experience creating or directing short-form video visual storytelling and platform-specific content packages.
• High integrity discretion and strong judgment with sensitive and confidential information.

• Experience in financial services investing fintech or similarly regulated/complex industries.
• Experience building employee advocacy expert activation or executive visibility programs.
• Experience partnering with investor relations corporate affairs or executive media relations teams.
• Experience using social listening engagement data and audience insights to refine content strategy.
• Experience supporting marquee events (keynotes conferences leadership forums) including scripting and rehearsal support.
• Familiarity with emerging influence channels such as Substack Reddit podcasts creator-style video or niche professional communities.

• 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-$2000 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

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