Senior Associate - Communications - Full-time

Writing here feels different. Our voice is warm, clear and thoughtful. And we’re looking for someone who takes pride in bringing that tone to life, even on a deadline. 

We’re seeking another thoughtful voice and executor who brings focus to fast-moving projects, can juggle competing deadlines and writes in a voice that seems genuinely human. Someone who finds joy in polishing a paragraph, catching what others might miss and helping people feel informed and cared for, whether they’re a client, future client or colleague.

This is a fast-paced role where you'll wear many hats and shift gears often. You’ll need to be organized, agile and adaptable. And you’ll need to write clearly, edit thoughtfully and keep communications moving forward. A wide range of writing projects will come your way and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and jump in wherever needed is essential.

We are Aspiriant, a leading, independent, 100% employee-owned wealth management firm. Our core values guide us to seek out a broad range of perspectives, talent and backgrounds to achieve our mission; one where all staff contribute to and share our success. We recognize, respect and value the contributions of each employee, and we strive to cultivate a work environment that strikes an agreeable balance between our professional and personal lives. 

• Collaborative work environment where together we achieve more
• Environment supportive of learning and growing your career
• Continuing education assistance program
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus program
• Company contribution up to 95% for health insurance
• Hybrid work arrangement

How you will contribute:

At the heart of this role is project management, writing, editing and coordination to keep things moving on a deadline.

You’ll facilitate a wide range of communications across the firm, partnering with colleagues in Marketing, Business Development, Compliance, Investment Strategy & Research, Client Service Operations and more. You’ll help shape the message, polish the writing and manage the flow from first draft to final approval—and sometimes even through publishing or distribution.

What you will work on:

• Writing, editing and reviewing a wide range of content, including internal and external emails, presentations, marketing collateral, digital marketing pieces, website content, social media content, blog posts and Intranet updates
• Communications project management for webinars and events 
• Coordinating timelines and helping maintain the firmwide communications calendar
• Contributing to our blog, fathom, when time allows
• Ensuring all content aligns with the Aspiriant style guide and reflects our brand voice
• Working with the Compliance team to help ensure content meets SEC and FINRA guidelines
• Supporting digital distribution as needed through tools like Marketo and WordPress
• Internal communications projects

This role moves fast

This is a fast-paced, deadline-driven role. Some days will be subdued and focused. Others will move quickly and require switching gears often. We’re looking for someone who moves with the flow, communicates clearly and takes pride in getting the details right, especially when time is short.

Is this you?

An ideal candidate will be motivated by our mission to empower families to take control of their financial lives, live their values with clarity and peace of mind and actualize their dreams. We seek out a wide range of talented team members who share our values and vision. We value intellectual intensity, collaboration and compassion. A strategic partner once compared us to “a cocker spaniel.” We like the comparison. Our relationships with clients are professional first and foremost, but also warm, passionate and genuine. 

The attributes and talents that lead to success in the role are:

Knowledge:

• Familiarity with AP Style or a willingness to learn quickly
• Comfort with Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and Excel
• Familiarity with content tools like Marketo or WordPress
• Interest in or basic comprehension of SEO and AEO

 Skills:

• A strong eye for grammar, clarity, structure and tone with excellent copyediting and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities 
• A journalistic instinct for uncovering meaning and value in written content

 Abilities:

• A familiar, professional writing voice that adapts across formats and audiences
• A collaborative mindset and comfort working with colleagues across departments
• Ability to assist digital content distribution through platforms like Marketo

Experience and education:

We will consider any combination of experience and education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job. For example: 

• Five-plus years of experience in professional writing and editing, ideally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications or a related field
• Graduate degree in English, communications, business or economics
• Experience maintaining internal communications, including messaging from senior leadership
• Experience in financial services, an RIA or another regulated industry

Physical demands and work environment:

Primarily sedentary work in an office with minimal distractions; walking throughout the office. Learn and memorize tasks; execute tasks independently; apply knowledge and use judgment to manage situations. Occasionally exert up to 10pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Perform repetitive motions; substantial movements of the wrists, hands and fingers for computer keyboard operation. Use near visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing documents, operating a computer and reading. Speak and hear to communicate with team members and clients by phone and in-person.

Aspiriant is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. 

A diverse and inclusive culture is essential to providing the best to both our clients and our people. Including a variety of perspectives in all that we do is necessary for our innovation and growth. We envision a firm where our people see a community they belong to and an inspiring future…a firm where people can be themselves, learning is limitless and everyone can thrive.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in and follows Fair Chance Ordinances, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

Aspiriant is a Registered Investment Adviser, subject to SEC regulation, and requires all employees (and at times, family members) to disclose securities holding and transactions. There are also restrictions on trading certain securities. Candidates are encouraged to request further information regarding these policies.