Overview In this editorial leadership role, you will shape content strategy and storytelling for financial advisors, aligning with Vanguard's business priorities. You will work with cross-functional partners to translate research and expert insights into audience-focused content that informs practice and influencer thought leadership. You will drive editorial frameworks, formats, and governance to deliver high-quality, advisor-facing content at scale. This is a mission-driven opportunity to influence how proprietary research and market developments inform professional audiences, across multiple channels.
Responsibilities- Develop and execute editorial strategy aligned with business priorities to engage financial advisors
- Shape narratives, content frameworks, and thought leadership across priority topics
- Translate research and subject-matter expertise into audience-centered editorial concepts; advise on formats and distribution
- Interview internal and external experts; synthesize insights from research, industry reports, surveys, and market developments
- Write and edit advisor-facing content (articles, thought leadership, presentations, scripts, reports) and ensure Vanguard voice and standards
- Partner with research teams to identify opportunities for proprietary studies and editorial implications of findings
- Build and maintain relationships with researchers, product teams, marketing, and senior leaders; manage review processes and deadlines
- Serve as trusted advisor on content quality, storytelling, and audience relevance
Key requirements- 8+ years of experience in editorial strategy, financial journalism, content development, thought leadership, or related fields
- Experience in wealth management, asset management, or investment research
- Exceptional writing, editing, interviewing, and storytelling skills
- Proven ability to translate complex subject matter into compelling content for professional audiences
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and subject-matter experts
- Strong editorial judgment and ability to identify meaningful stories and opportunities
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- strong communication
- collaboration
- time management
- editorial governance
- content planning and editorial calendar management
- proprietary research development
