ICMA Retirement Corporation

Senior Content Strategist and Copywriter

ICMA Retirement Corporation • $75K — $90K *
US-Anywhere
+ 2 other locationsRemote
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
  • 5-7 years in content strategy, writing, editing, and project management, ideally in retirement planning or financial services.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to leverage content best practices and data insights to meet audience needs and business goals.
  • Strong strategic thinking, organization, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience leading content projects in financial services is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF editing, AP style, and AI content tools.

Responsibilities

  • Write clear, compelling copy for various formats including newsletters, articles, and websites.
  • Create, edit, and proofread technical and service-related communications.
  • Develop content strategies that engage audiences and clarify complex information.
  • Coordinate content reviews to ensure adherence to brand voice and quality standards.
  • Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring clear communication with stakeholders.
  • Collaborate across teams to enhance client engagement and product adoption.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in content creation.

Benefits

  • Competitive Total Rewards package including base pay and 401(k) matching contributions.
  • Flexible and hybrid work schedules to promote work-life balance.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Professional development opportunities including courses and certifications.
  • Comprehensive wellness programs for physical, mental, and emotional health.
  • Volunteerism initiatives to encourage community engagement.
Full Job Description
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This is a 6-month temporary contract opportunity with the possibility of direct hire into a permanent full-time role.

***MissionSquare cannot sponsor or hire candidates with H1B, STEM or OPT visas for this role.***

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


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About ICMA Retirement Corporation

ICMA Retirement Corporation is a non-profit financial services corporation that provides retirement plans and related services for local government employees in the United States. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. ICMA Retirement Corporation offers a range of retirement plans, including 401(k) and 457 plans, as well as investment advisory services and educational resources to help employees plan for retirement. The company is committed to helping public sector employees achieve financial security in retirement.
Learn more about ICMA Retirement Corporation
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
1972
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$1 billion

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