Who we areM1 is a personal finance platform made for the modern era, uniting individual perspective with automated ease. Hundreds of thousands of investors take control of their long-term wealth with M1 and have already trusted us with over $6 billion of assets. As the Finance Super App™, we empower financial well-being with all the tools to invest, borrow, and spend: low-cost borrowing, high interest checking, and high cash back Visa® debit and credit card rewards.
We believe that financial well-being is fundamental to overall well-being and strive to deliver products that are simpler, smarter, and stronger than those created by our competitors. We've been named a top app for investors including 2022 Best for Low Costs and Best for Sophisticated Investors by Investopedia.
As a fast-growing fintech company, we're looking for talented and smart individuals who are excited about rethinking what's possible with personal finance, invested in their personal and professional growth, and take ownership of the work they want to do - all while helping others create something meaningful and sustainable for their futures. Our award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Inc. (Best Workplaces 2022), Built In Chicago (2022 Best Places to Work in Chicago), CB Insights (Top Fintech Companies of 2021), and the Chicago Tribune (2021 Top Workplace).
We mean it when we say, "M1 is yours to build."
If this sounds interesting to you, read on!
What we are looking forWe're looking for a driven personal finance nerd to join our marketing team as our content marketing manager. You'll be responsible for scaling and executing M1's content strategy, working with teams across the organization to bring content to life.
The right candidate will have experience scaling and executing content marketing strategies at high growth, high performance companies. They will also have a strong understanding of key topics and cultural moments that align with the M1 brand: a premium personal finance platform.
This role reports to the Senior Content Strategy Manager.
What you'll do:

• Partner across the entire Marketing team (and wider organization) to drive our content roadmap, reach our target audience, and execute against content KPIs
• Own editorial strategy, process, planning, and execution (editorial calendar, blogs, newsletters, third-party sites, etc.)
• Oversee day to day content workflows, assignments, and proofreading/editing
• Partner with our Digital/SEO Specialist, Content Strategist, and Senior Content Strategy Manager to further establish and execute organic traffic strategies
• Partner with our Social Media Strategist to develop campaigns and content calendars
• Support product launches, major marketing moments, and other branded content opportunities
• Oversee the identification, development, submission, and amplification of relevant awards
• Drive thought leadership strategy and opportunities
• Build reporting and generate insights on content marketing projects and channel performance to support user acquisition and growth
• Work to vet, scope, and define content opportunities and campaigns
• Uphold brand and regulatory standards in content
• Own and leverage content and freelance budgets as applicable
• Consistently level up your knowledge and the team's knowledge of personal finance topics

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in content marketing (in-house or agency)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, particularly when it comes to delivering feedback
• Strong writing, research, and editing skills-you enjoy taking work from outlines to publication
• Strong command of business and personal finance concepts, including market news, trends, behavior, and more
• Proven track record of working on tight deadlines and in changing environments
• Proficiency in using data to define approaches and success, in particular with testing and improving performance
• Interest in personal finance, behavioral finance, financial wellness, and related topics
• Self-starter who thrives in entrepreneurial, collaborative environments
• Passion for learning, growth mindset

The following are a huge plus:

• Experience marketing financial services, fintech, or crypto products.
• Experience driving thought leadership and executive content strategies.

We're open to remote candidates.
M1's Commitment to Diversity
M1 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate different experiences and we're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at all levels of the company. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. With our three DEI task forces (internal education, recruiting, and community involvement) and five Employee Resource Groups (Mental Health, Pride, Black, Latinx, and Women at M1), M1 employees and leaders set aside company time to tackle DEI projects and achieve goals every quarter.
Our Values
Our team embodies our eight core principles and if these principles speak to you - we'd love to talk with you.

• Mission Driven: We will passionately apply ourselves to deliver immense value to our customers, knowing if they succeed, so too will the company
• Extreme Ownership: We think and act like owners. Our focus is building long-term value, not scoring short-term marks. We own everything in our domain, including the outcome and everything that affects it
• Boldness: We want to do things of consequence. Make a difference. We would rather fail at something meaningful than succeed at something trivial
• Bias for action: The best way to make progress is to act
• Economical: Efficiency is important, and we consider both the costs and benefits of our actions
• Team-oriented: In working together, we maintain a low ego, make everyone feel welcome, assume good intent, trust one another, and seek out different perspectives. We empower our teammates to be at their best.
• Transparency: Context and accurate information are the foundation of strong decision making. We share information openly, honestly, deliberately and broadly.
• Challenged, but not overwhelmed: We are curious people who always want to grow. Growth happens outside our comfort zone. We achieve our potential through consistent, manageable growth
• Integrity: We do the right thing. When we make mistakes, we own and correct them. We would be proud of our actions are shared with our family, friends, and strangers. Everyone can count on us to act according to our values, beliefs, and principles we state we hold. This trust must never be broken.

Our Perks

• Competitive Pay and Stock Options
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Retirement benefit with employer match
• Unlimited PTO
• Hybrid work environment, with Chicago-based employees having access to an office in the Loop with a Game Room and Gym
• $500 to spend on home office equipment while working from home
• Stylish M1 swag
• Socially distant team outings, celebrations, and events
• Transparent and open communication with leadership
• Access to employee workshops and training about financial literacy, empathy and mental health, professional development, and more
• Free subscription to Insight Timer, the world's #1 meditation app for sleep, stress, and anxiety