As the Marketing Director, oversee business growth through strategic marketing campaigns, manage partner relationships, and measure campaign performance.
We're looking for a Marketing Associate to join our team-someone who is eager to learn, ready to contribute, and motivated to grow.
This role is designed for someone who wants to be part of a team, not just support it from the sidelines. You'll play an important role in helping us execute, scale, and continuously improve our marketing efforts. We're looking for someone who is collaborative, curious, and willing to roll up their sleeves to help wherever needed.
What You'll Do
You'll support a range of marketing initiatives across product, segment, and event marketing. This includes:
This role is intentionally broad-you'll have the opportunity to work across different areas, learn how the business operates, and contribute in meaningful ways.
What We're Looking For
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to build a strong foundation in marketing while being part of a collaborative, high-performing team. You'll gain exposure to a variety of marketing disciplines and have the chance to grow your skills and responsibilities over time.
Compensation and Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That's why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:
Total Cash Compensation Range
$74,325.00 - 126,350.00 USD Annual
Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive
If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). These investments will be reviewed to ensure they meet Code of Ethics requirements. If any conflicts of interest are identified, then you will be required to liquidate those holdings immediately. In addition, dependent on your department and location of work certain employee accounts must be held with an approved broker (for example all, U.S. employee accounts). If this applies and your account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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This role is designed for someone who wants to be part of a team, not just support it from the sidelines. You'll play an important role in helping us execute, scale, and continuously improve our marketing efforts. We're looking for someone who is collaborative, curious, and willing to roll up their sleeves to help wherever needed.
What You'll Do
You'll support a range of marketing initiatives across product, segment, and event marketing. This includes:
- Supporting the execution and delivery of marketing campaigns and initiatives
- Helping maintain and update marketing materials and content across platforms
- Assisting with the distribution of communications and marketing assets
- Contributing to the production of recurring content and client communications
- Supporting event planning and execution, including logistics and materials
- Helping ensure consistency, accuracy, and quality across all marketing outputs
- Learning our marketing and communications technology stack to provide coverage and support across the team
This role is intentionally broad-you'll have the opportunity to work across different areas, learn how the business operates, and contribute in meaningful ways.
What We're Looking For
- A self-starter who takes initiative and looks for ways to add value
- A team player who enjoys collaborating and being part of a group effort
- Someone who is curious, eager to learn, and open to feedback
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to doing things well
- Ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities
- A positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to build a strong foundation in marketing while being part of a collaborative, high-performing team. You'll gain exposure to a variety of marketing disciplines and have the chance to grow your skills and responsibilities over time.
Compensation and Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That's why we champion your wellness through a wide range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:
- Financial Health
- 100% 401k match up to 6% of salary
- Stock Ownership Potential
- Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission
- Physical Health
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages
- Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
- Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
- Emotional Health
- Trust-Based Time Off
- 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
- 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
- Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
- Annual Flex Stipend - $1000 annually to cover personal education & well-being expenses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Social Health
- Charitable Matching Gifts program
- Dollars for Doers volunteer program
- Paid volunteering days
- 15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
Total Cash Compensation Range
$74,325.00 - 126,350.00 USD Annual
Inclusive of annual base salary and target incentive
If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). These investments will be reviewed to ensure they meet Code of Ethics requirements. If any conflicts of interest are identified, then you will be required to liquidate those holdings immediately. In addition, dependent on your department and location of work certain employee accounts must be held with an approved broker (for example all, U.S. employee accounts). If this applies and your account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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Morningstar Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Morningstar Global Headquarters Office
22 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60602
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