Editor, Publications

About the Role

Morningstar’s mission is to empower investor success. Morningstar’s Editorial team plays a crucial role in supporting this mission. We create engaging digital and print content to inform investors and help them meet their financial goals. We are looking for a strong writer and editor to join our publications team. This person will be as comfortable crunching investment data as they are reviewing final proofs for a print magazine.

The position is based in our Chicago office and follows a hybrid policy of four days onsite and one day of remote work.

• Curate research and produce our monthly print newsletters, Morningstar Dividend Investor and Morningstar Stock Investor.
• Use automated tools to deliver data on the investing strategies featured in the newsletters.
• Produce email newsletters updating subscribers on portfolio changes and performance.
• Contribute data visualizations and investment articles for the quarterly Morningstar magazine.
• Pitch in when needed in the publication process of the magazine.
• Write occasional articles for
• Be an active editor by coaching writers and research analysts on how to best tell their stories.
• Participate in story ideation and content creation efforts with coordination from the publications team.
• Track and understand audience analytics to develop engaging content.

• At least five years of experience in journalism or content creation working for digital and print publications or a research-focused organization.
• A strong understanding and experience writing about investing and the markets with a specific focus on stocks.
• A degree in journalism, English, communications, or a related field.
• Experience editing content for various formats, including print.
• Superb communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to work with writers, designers, and subject‑matter experts.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Experience with AP Style.

• 10% 401k match up to 6% of salary.
• Company‑provided life insurance: 1x salary + commission.
• Potential for stock ownership.
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) with potential premium discounts and HSA contributions.
• Wellness incentives up to $600 annually.
• Long‑ and short‑term disability insurance.
• Trust‑Based Time Off: 6‑week paid sabbatical, 6‑week paid family caregiving leave, 8‑24 week paid parental leave, adoption assistance.
• Leadership coaching & formal mentorship opportunities.
• Annual Flex stipend: $1000 for personal education & well‑being expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Charitable matching gifts program, Dollars for Doers volunteer program, paid volunteering days (15+).
• Total Cash Compensation Range $81,325.00‑ inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive.

Morningstar is strongly committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We make all employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and other personnel matters—without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity and expression, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct.