Internal Communications Manager

Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, retirement plan providers and sponsors, and institutional investors in the private capital markets.

Morningstar provides data and research insights on a wide range of investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, and real-time global market data. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with more than $200 billion in assets under advisement and management as of June 30, 2017. The company has operations in 27 countries.

http://www.morningstar.com

Position Details

Internal Communications Manager
Job
Full-time
9/28/2017
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

The Team:

The Corporate Communications department is part of Morningstar’s Marketing & Communications team and is responsible for media relations, internal communications, and community outreach to support Morningstar’s mission and strengthen the company’s brand and reputation.

The Role:

We’re looking for a passionate creator and idea generator, and a top-notch writer who can diagnose communication needs. As Internal Communications Manager, you’ll be focused on ensuring employees and candidates are excited about their careers at Morningstar and inspired by how they can contribute to our mission to help investors achieve their financial goals. You’ll also help others build competency at communicating with internal audiences. Our internal brand is strong, and elevating it further will help drive all aspects of our business. To achieve this, you’ll create and execute a number of programs and initiatives, from architecting and executing our employee ambassador program to promoting human resources programs including benefits, total rewards, and learning and development. This position offers a terrific opportunity for growth. It is based in Chicago.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, execute, and build calendar of strategic internal plans and programs to stir up excitement about and help improve Morningstar’s brand, culture, employee value proposition, employee technology, human resources programs, benefits, total rewards, and learning and development. 
  • Contribute engaging content to our intranet, the Pond, and serve as a social media guru. 
  • Bring a marketing mindset to our internal programs.
  • Link Morningstar’s business objectives with internal plans and programs. 
  • Craft astute executive communication. 
  • Use employee engagement and other surveys to determine priorities. 
  • Serve as key member of Morningstar’s brand ambassador planning team and coordinate with key stakeholders on internal brand. 
  • Balance a large and varied workload while building excellent working relationships with business partners and teams across the company. 
  • Support the department’s ongoing and special projects as needed.

Requirements:

  • Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills. 
  • Superior leadership qualities; ability to take initiative as a roll-up-your-sleeves leader and “doer.” 
  • Employ a strategic approach to determining the right mix of communication channels 
  • Passion for Morningstar’s mission of creating great products that help investors reach their financial goals. 
  • Five to seven years of experience; experience promoting HR/benefits programs is preferred. 
  • Visual thinkers a plus; basic design skills, like PowerPoint or Adobe Creative Suite, are preferred. 
  • Ability to juggle many balls flawlessly and still meet deadlines. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, English, or related field.

« Back