Copy Director - Investment Management Global Marketing Strategy - Vice President

About the Role The Copy Director acts as a player‑coach, managing other content team members as well as producing top‑notch, on‑brand work on high‑profile advertising campaigns, large content initiatives, critical marketing collateral, and other high‑profile projects. Primary Responsibilities Manage and direct the work of a team of experienced writers in multiple locations, providing feedback and coaching as needed. Handle copywriting duties for a variety of high‑level projects, raising the creative bar for the GMS creative team. Be a voice of content and branding for the firm, with an inside‑out knowledge of brand standards and copywriting best practices. Collaborate closely with design, digital, and video production teams as well as project stakeholders to bring a project to completion on time and on brand. Present concepts to senior leadership at the firm. Customize content in a digital‑first environment to meet the distinct needs of different audiences and for delivery across various media, including web, social media, video and print. Refine firm style guidelines as needed, working with other writers and Creative Team members. Align team priorities with the firm’s business objectives. Streamline production timelines, seeking new ways to gain efficiency. Assume additional content management duties as needed. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in advertising, communications, or a related field of study. Minimum of 10 years of copywriting experience. Minimum of two years of experience in a leadership/management role. Ability to think creatively, conceptually and strategically. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills. Strong verbal and presentation skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Investment industry experience a plus. Candidates should be prepared to present a portfolio or body of work during the interview process. What You Can Expect from Morgan Stanley At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values – putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back – aren’t just beliefs; they guide the decisions we make every day to do what’s best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work‑life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. Salary Range Salary range for the position: $135,000 - $165,000 /Yr. Benefits Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, health savings account, dependent day‑care savings account, life insurance, disability and other insurance plans, paid time off (including sick leave consistent with state and local law, parental leave and vacation days annually), 10 paid holidays, 401(k), and short/long‑term disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings. EEO Statement Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross‑section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr Morgan Stanley