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Capital Group

Writer II

New York, NY

"I can succeed as a Writer at Capital Group."

As the writer for a thriving - and growing - team in the Institutional Retirement division of Capital Group, you will play a critical role in helping the company maintain and expand its market share in the retirement plan industry. The Small Plan Retirement Solutions (SPRS) pod focuses on a full spectrum of proprietary employer-sponsored retirement programs, from SIMPLE and SEP IRAs to 401(k) solutions.

You will collaborate with team members to help develop campaign strategies that align with business goals, interface with stakeholders and write original content that will engage and inspire our target audiences - financial professionals, employers (plan sponsors), plan participants and third-party administrators.

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Primary responsibilities/Essential functions

  • Collaborate with a team of marketing and communications professionals to develop messaging that meets program and stakeholder objectives, while adhering to Capital Group's standards for creative excellence.
  • Write content for a variety of media channels, including but not limited to, email messages, websites, sales collateral and videos.
  • Translate complex concepts into easy-to-understand, audience-appropriate communications.
  • Partner with designers and copyeditors throughout the content development cycle.
  • Synthesize input from sources with diverse perspectives to create content representative of collective contributors.
  • Adhere to Capital Group program, style, and legal and compliance guidelines. You will interact with the Legal team during approval stages.
  • Take ownership of assigned projects, acting as the primary contact for each project throughout the development and approval cycles.

"I am the person Capital Group is looking for."

Skills/Qualifications

  • You demonstrate exemplary writing skills with emphasis on clarity and creativity to help inspire desired action from target audiences.
  • You have experience in financial services. Knowledge of the retirement plan industry is preferred.
  • You demonstrate the ability to apply proper spelling, punctuation and grammar to work assignments. An understanding of AP Style is a plus.
  • You have experience writing digital and video communications.
  • You have the ability to manage multiple projects to ensure that work is completed in a timely manner.
  • You take initiative by identifying issues and recommending solutions, when possible. You also demonstrate sound judgement in resolving matters of high complexity.
  • You demonstrate the ability to take ownership of assigned projects and act as the primary contact for each project throughout the development and approval cycles.
  • You demonstrate the ability to collaborate and develop/maintain relationships within Capital Group.
  • You demonstrate effective oral communications skills to present your ideas to a diverse group of associates and senior business leaders.
  • You are inspired by our mission: to help as many people as possible to retire with dignity.

New York Base Salary Range: $110,221-$176,354

Los Angeles Base Salary Range: $103,977-$166,363

In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital's annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.

You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.

* Temporary positions in Canada and the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job ID: Capital_Group-JR3977
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led