Copy Editor

As a member of the Credit Editorial Publishing and Media Relations team in Chicago the Copy Editor will be responsible for editing and producing financial services research reports and other documents on a timely basis. This position reports to the Vice President Credit Editorial and Media Relations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate high-quality editing and proofreading of documents including press releases credit rating reports industry research and analytical methodologies in a timely manner across multiple geographies with regional spelling and styles.

• Format templated documents within Word and transfer tables and charts from Excel into Word as per Morningstar DBRS standards.

• Maintain relationships with analysts designers management and other stakeholders to produce and enhance content.

• Ensure all deliverables comply with internal guidelines for style conventions and brand management.

• Fulfill document requests and manage deadlines for several analysts and projects at once.

• Work on call (evenings and weekends) on a weekly rotation in order to meet urgent business requirements.

• Participate in global team meetings as required.
  

Requirements:

• Minimum three years of experience as an editor preferably in the financial services industry or in business journalism.

• Strong copy editing writing organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Capacity to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision.

• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook is required.

• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Illustrator is an asset.

• University degree in a related field.

• Preference is given to candidates with a basic understanding of the debt market securitization and the credit rating process.

Compensation and Benefits

At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. Thats why we champion your wellness through a wide-range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:

• Financial Health
  • 75% 401k match up to 7%
  • 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 plansand coverages
  • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
  • Company-provided long- and short-term disabilityinsurance

• Emotional Health
  • Trust-Based Time Off
  • 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
  • 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
  • Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Bonding Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Leadership Coaching & Formal MentorshipOpportunities
  • Annual Education Stipend
  • Tuition Reimbursement

• Social Health
  • Charitable Matching Gifts program
  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
  • Paid volunteering days
  • 15 Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

Total Cash Compensation Range

Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive

Morningstars hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as weve found that were at our best when were purposely together on a regular most of our locations our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are youll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.