Senior Content Strategist and Copywriter

MissionSquare; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Hybrid work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Wellness programs

Volunteer initiatives

Job summary

MissionSquare is seeking a seasoned content professional to craft and refine compelling digital and traditional content for retirement plan sponsors, consultants, participants, investors, and prospective customers. The role emphasizes accuracy, audience focus, and alignment with business goals while guiding content strategy and project leadership.

The position offers flexible and hybrid work schedules and a strong emphasis on quality writing, editing, and coordination across Marketing and the

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of experience developing content strategy, writing, editing, proofreading, and managing projects, preferably in retirement planning, financial services, or a related industry.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills with strong editorial judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to use content best practices and data-informed insights to support audience needs and business goals.

Responsibilities

• Write clear, compelling copy about retirement planning, financial services, and investment-related topics for campaigns, newsletters, articles, emails, websites, case studies, videos, fund commentaries, decks, and letters.
• Create, edit, and proofread technical and service-related communications.
• Develop content strategies and edit materials to engage audiences and support business goals.
• Coordinate content reviews and ensure adherence to brand voice, style, quality, accuracy, and AP style.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Proofreading

Content strategy

Project management

AP style

Adobe PDF

MS Office

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe PDF editing

Job description

Join a great place to work with MissionSquare, a financial services corporation with approximately $79 billion in assets under management and administration and over 600 employees. Founded in 1972, MissionSquare is dedicated to the retirement needs of public sector employees. We focus on delivering results-oriented retirement and retiree health savings plans, education, investment options, personalized guidance, and related services to public sector participants in more than 9,200 plans and nearly 2 million participant accounts. We strive to make the administration of retirement programs as easy and cost-effective as possible. We have an extraordinary talent base and invite you to consider joining MissionSquare.

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This is a 6-month temporary contract opportunity with the possibility of direct hire into a permanent full-time role.

***MissionSquarecannotsponsor or hire candidates withH1B,STEMorOPTvisasforthisrole.***

MissionSquare is seeking a seasoned content professional who combines strong copywriting, editorial judgment, and detailed proofreading skills with content strategy and project leadership. In this role, you will create and refine compelling digital and traditional content for retirement plan sponsors, consultants, participants, investors, and prospective customers, while helping ensure communications are accurate, consistent, audience-centered, and aligned with business goals.

Essential functions for this role include:

• Write clear, compelling copy about retirement planning, financial services, and investment-related topics for integrated campaigns, newsletters, articles, emails, websites, case studies, videos, fund commentaries, presentation decks, letters, and other communications.
• Create, edit, and proofread technical and service-related communications.
• Develop content strategies and create, edit, and proofread materials that engage key audiences, clarify complex information, and support measurable business outcomes.
• Coordinate content reviews and ensure adherence to company standards for brand voice, style, quality, accuracy, consistency, and AP style preferences.
• Manage project deliverables and timelines, coordinate work with internal teams and external agencies, and maintain proactive, clear stakeholder communication.
• Collaborate across Marketing and the enterprise to deliver communications that promote client engagement, adoption of products and services, asset retention, and growth.
• Stay current on company products and services, industry trends, audience needs, and content best practices.
• Proofread materials and facilitate compliance review requests for the Marketing team.
• Update and maintain company style guides, and coordinate the design process for formatted materials, templates, and related assets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

If you have the following skills, we encourage you to apply:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Five to seven years of experience developing content strategy, writing, editing, proofreading, and managing projects, preferably in retirement planning, financial services, or a related industry.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills, with strong editorial judgment and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to use content best practices and data-informed insights to support audience needs and business goals.
• Strong strategic thinking, initiative, organization, project management, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, collaborate effectively, and deliver high-quality work under deadline pressure.
• Experience leading content projects in financial services is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF editing features, and AP style; familiarity with AI-enabled content creation and editing tools.
• Please submit three varied writing samples or a portfolio link demonstrating a varied range of copywriting work.

To benefit your career and support your wellbeing, we offer:

• Competitive Total Rewards package, including base pay, incentive programs, benefits, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules to support work-life balance

• Tuition reimbursement to support continued education

• Professional and career development opportunities, including courses and certifications

• Comprehensive wellness programs promoting physical, mental, and emotional health

• Volunteerism initiatives to encourage community engagement

Click here to learn more about MissionSquare’s benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As a company, MissionSquare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an environment that reflects the value and diversity of our employees and fosters respect among them. We believe that talent from diverse backgrounds will further enhance our ability, and mission, to serve those who serve their communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected classifications under any applicable law.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.