Assoc, P2, Communications : Job Level - Associate

474 MS Services Group, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley's Wealth Management Corporate Communications team seeks an Internal Communications Associate to help develop and execute internal messaging for Wealth Management employees. You will support day-to-day initiatives, ensuring messaging is clear, timely and aligned with firm priorities.

The role involves drafting articles and leadership talking points, coordinating communications plans, and managing content across intranets, emails and leadership forums.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to translate complex info into clear messaging.
• Bachelor’s degree required; 2+ years in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field; financial services experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit and coordinate internal communications across Wealth Management, including articles, announcements, leadership talking points, FAQs and field-facing materials.
• Develop and execute internal communications plans to reinforce key business initiatives and Firm strategy.
• Manage content delivery across intranet platforms, direct emails and leadership forums, ensuring accuracy and brand consistency.
• Maintain familiarity with the Wealth Management project portfolio and release schedules to support proactive communications planning.
• Partner with senior communicators and stakeholders to support urgent or time-sensitive communications.
• Leverage measurement tools and AI capabilities to enhance communication effectiveness, reach and engagement.
• Support editorial calendars, metrics dashboards and process improvements.
• Align messaging with Wealth Management and Firm priorities.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office

AI tools

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AI tools (general)

Job description

We’re seeking someone to join our Wealth Management Corporate Communications team as an Internal Communications Associate to support the development and execution of internal communications that drive awareness, engagement and alignment across the Wealth Management organization. In the Corporate Communications department, we cultivate and protect the Firm’s powerful global brand and reputation, leveraging our resources across media relations, internal communications, philanthropy and digital strategy to ensure we present the Firm consistently in all that we do. We provide editorial support and strategic guidance to business partners, and liaise with the Firm’s businesses and departments on communications matters. This is an Associate level position within our Communications Job Family which is primarily responsible for developing internal communications aimed at Wealth Management employees. This role is ideal for a strong writer and organized communicator who is eager to grow in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. The Associate will support day-to-day internal communications initiatives, helping ensure messaging is clear, timely, accurate and aligned with Wealth Management and Firm priorities. The role will work closely with senior communicators, business stakeholders and cross-functional partners across Corporate Communications, Marketing, HR, Legal, Risk and Compliance.

What you’ll do in the role:

• Support the drafting, editing and coordination of internal communications across Wealth Management, including articles, announcements, leadership talking points, FAQs and field-facing materials.
• Assist in the development and execution of internal communications plans to reinforce key business initiatives, organizational priorities and Firm strategy.
• Help manage content delivery across internal channels, including intranet platforms, direct emails and leadership forums, ensuring accuracy, consistency and adherence to brand and messaging standards.
• Maintain familiarity with the Wealth Management project portfolio, key initiatives and release schedules to support coordinated and proactive communications planning.
• Partner with senior communicators and business stakeholders to support urgent or time-sensitive communications as needed.
• Leverage measurement tools, AI capabilities and best practices to help enhance communication effectiveness, reach and engagement.
• Support special projects and reporting efforts, including editorial calendars, metrics dashboards and process improvements.
• Continually look for ways to meet and exceed key business priorities, factoring in team/department priorities.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, concise and compelling messaging.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with cross-functional partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and AI tools; familiarity with intranet platforms and content management systems a plus.
• Intellectual curiosity, sound judgment and a desire to learn and grow within Corporate Communications and Wealth Management.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 2 years of professional experience in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field; financial services experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $80,000 and $125,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo. At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.