Investment Writer – Putnam Investments

About the role

The Putnam Investments Content team develops and positions equity investment perspectives and strategies that support business growth and client engagement across global audiences. The Investment Writer is responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and compelling content to help drive the business and convey Putnam's messaging across marketing platforms and distribution channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core content, across Putnam’s range of equity strategies, for use in RFPs, DDQs, and consultant database platforms.
• Ensure content is accurate, consistent, and aligns with Putnam’s broader messaging.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) firmwide to ensure that all qualitative and quantitative information is up to date, differentiated versus competitors, and tailored to institutional and intermediary audiences.
• Help oversee the implementation of product updates, launches, and investment management changes.
• Aid other members of the Putnam Content team in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual updates to marketing materials, including pitchbooks, product commentaries, and other collateral as needed.

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience as a writer in the asset management industry, with demonstrated expertise developing investment product content for use in RFPs/DDQs and other external client-related requests.
• Excellent project management and organization skills, able to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, as well as familiarity with Seismic and Qvidian (or equivalent content database system).
• First-rate verbal and written communication skills, plus strong proofreading skills.
• Excellent research and analysis skills, thorough in following issues to a successful conclusion.
• Meticulous attention to detail across all aspects of data, language and grammar, and general layout and presentation.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally at all levels of seniority and across multiple cultures.
• Flexible and adaptable, ability to adjust to changes in workflow and succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Broad product knowledge across equity investment styles (or experience/education to develop this knowledge quickly).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Skills

• Experience in writing for the asset management industry.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite.
• Experience with content management systems like Seismic and Qvidian.
• Strong communication and proofreading skills.
• Research and analysis skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Product knowledge across equity investment styles.

Benefits

Franklin Templeton offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being and recognize your time, talents, and results. Highlights include:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Coverage
• Retirement Savings
• Equity & Investing
• Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP)
• Employee Investment Benefits

Pay

The annual salary for this position ranges between $95,000 to $130,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus, depending on location and level of relevant experience.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule. Preferred Location: Boston with at least 4 days in office.