Core Responsibilities

• Provides written and oral feedback to writers and SMEs on content organization, grammar, style, and related areas. Evaluates the effectiveness and quality of the content.
• Checks facts and verifies that changes and corrections made by others are successfully implemented in the final version of print and electronic materials
• Evaluates copy for Vanguard style, accuracy, and format.
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of Vanguard funds, Vanguard products and services, the financial markets, and investment planning issues.
• Assists with content development by researching subject matter and collaborating with other crew and external experts as needed.
• Organizes and formats edited content to ensure a smooth flow. Writes content as needed.
• Ensures that proper regulatory hedge clauses and copyright marks appear on each piece. May evaluate pieces for FINRA and intellectual property compliance.
• Assumes leadership responsibilities for coaching and training new members of the group and serving as a resource for style issues and questions.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum five years related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Confidence/comfort working with SMEs, product owners, senior writers
• Exemplary command of grammar, style, and effective communication plus solid understanding of marketing communications
• Strong leadership/coaching skills to mentor junior editors and advocate for the editorial process
  
  
  

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.