Investment Writer - Multi Asset and Retirement at T. Rowe Price in Baltimore, Maryland

Job Description:

There is a place for you at T. Rowe Price to grow, contribute, learn, and make a difference. ​ We are a premier asset manager focused on delivering global investment management excellence and retirement services that investors can rely on today and in the future. The work we do matters. We invite you to explore the opportunity to join us and grow your career with us.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The investment thought leadership team at T. Rowe Price is part of the global Investment, Product & Retirement Content (IPRC) team. As part of a wider team of content marketing and investment strategy writing professionals, we are dedicated to creating compelling content that supports strategic and tactical marketing and distribution initiatives. Our content supports efforts to build engagement with client groups in all regions and market segments, including institutional, intermediary, and retail.

IPRC’s investment thought leadership writers typically specialize in distinct areas of investment and/or retirement content.  We are seeking an ambitious writer to develop content aligned to our global multi-asset division and retirement focused business.

The ideal candidate has a deep knowledge of multi-asset investing and retirement themes, alongside a strong understanding of the financial industry and financial markets more generally. They possess excellent writing, editing and content development skills, and display fluency in conveying complex ideas in compelling ways across various forms of thought leadership and communications content.

The writer will utilize strong stakeholder and project management skills to develop our thought leadership content pipeline, from ideation through to publication, with a view to optimizing engagement across multiple channels including digital, social, and segment distribution programs.  The role is an excellent opportunity for a talented writer who is curious, thrives in a collaborative team, and is passionate about content and communications best practices.

Principal Responsibilities

Content strategy:

• Proactively supports the thought leadership agenda by staying up to date on financial markets, scanning for trends, distilling investment teams’ analysis, and finding angles that appeal to our client audiences.


• Coordinates with multi-asset investment and retirement team partners to understand the research pipeline and integrate content ideas into the content plan as necessary.


• In conjunction with editorial lead team members, contributes to the strategic plan and cadence of content to align to marketing and distribution initiatives.


• Helps to record, monitor, and communicate content plan and pipeline with stakeholders (including segment, social, PR and investments) to facilitate promotion of content.  

Content development and coordination:

• Creates high-caliber white papers, articles, social media content, and multimedia including video and podcasts


• Consults with subject-matter experts and/or develops ideas through independent research and analysis of TRP source material.


• Supports development of academic, peer-reviewed, and published research, including preparation of extracts as needed.


• Manages multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.


• Partners with editorial, creative, digital, and content marketing teams to develop compelling written and visual content, optimized for engagement potential.


• Coordinates with content production, design, and compliance functions to ensure efficient and timely delivery of material.  

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND


• 8+ years of total relevant work experience

Preferred:

• Qualification in finance, economics, or communications discipline


• Experienced writer / editor with 7+ years of experience, preferably in financial services, asset management or financial journalism

SKILLS

Essential:

• Demonstrable experience in writing about investments and/or other complex financial instruments – with a deep understanding of financial markets.


• While writing investment insights is your strength, you can work with stakeholders from design, segment marketing, and content marketing teams to optimize engagement potential of content.


• Understanding of multi-asset and retirement investing concepts, including knowledge of workplace retirement plans and products such as Target Date Funds.


• Exceptionally organized and able to collaborate and communicate effectively to foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders.


• Experience devising content in multiple formats from written to multimedia, including scripting for videos, and producing audio and visual content.


• A journalistic mindset - can comfortably engage with senior experts to canvas their views and get to the heart of a story and why it matters.


• Has high standards for content creativity and quality, combining technical accuracy with effective storytelling techniques.

Preferred:

• Experience working at an investment, asset management, or financial services firm.

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to two days per week from home.

Base salary ranges:

$132,000.00 - $225,000.00 for the location of: California, New York
$116,000.00 - $198,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C
$105,500.00 - $180,000.00 for the location of: Colorado, Maryland, Washington and All other US locations

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role.  Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package.  Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.

Benefits: We invest in our people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including:

• Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions


• Flexible work opportunities


• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)


• Tuition assistance


• Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)

Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates’ well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.

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