At Bessemer Trust, storytelling is at the heart of how we share our expertise and culture. The Content Writer will join our Content team, a collaborative group within the Corporate Strategy and Communications department, reporting to the Senior Editorial Director. The Content team is responsible for conveying who we are and what we do, shaping and elevating the firm’s voice.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and other subject-matter experts across the firm to bring these stories to life across a range of channels. If you are a writer who thrives at the intersection of financial storytelling, digital strategy, and brand building, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality content that resonates with Bessemer’s key audiences across investment management, wealth planning, and family office topics. This includes writing and editing thought leadership, financial education, corporate communications, and capabilities content.
Craft messaging for print, online, and event formats – with an emphasis on digital platforms – to maximize engagement across web, email, social media, and other channels.
Understand Bessemer’s broad and deep capabilities and unique culture, bringing key messages and insights to life in a voice that is on-brand, compliant, and suited for deliverables that include articles, videos, presentations, speeches, invitations, brochures, letters, emails, and social media posts.
Enhance storytelling with visuals where appropriate, incorporating charts, graphics, and infographics to support and strengthen the narrative.
Collaborate closely with senior management and stakeholders across Bessemer Trust to ensure all content meets the highest standards and aligns with strategic messaging.
Assist in the development of a thoughtful publication calendar that supports Bessemer’s broader communication strategy.
Participate in the team’s strategic planning discussions and support special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
Seven to ten years of financial services experience preferred. Candidates with fewer years but exceptional writing skills will be considered.
Familiarity with investment and wealth management topics, with experience writing for institutional or high-net-worth audiences.
Ability to research topics and interview senior thought leaders across the firm to surface insights.
Adept at writing and storytelling for digital platforms, with a passion for creating copy that informs, engages, and inspires audiences.
Experienced in optimizing copy across digital channels – including applying SEO keywords and developing compelling subject lines and impactful headlines.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to internal partners.
Meticulous attention to detail, combined with a thoughtful approach to incorporating stakeholder feedback.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across all levels of the organization.

Applications must include a cover letter and writing samples.

The base salary range for this position is $120K - $150K. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skills, experience, and qualification for the role. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range.

In addition, this position may be eligible for a discretionary incentive-based bonus based on individual and company performance.

Eligible employees may participate in a 401 (K) program with a company profit sharing contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability covering and paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.

About Bessemer Trust

Bessemer Trust is a family office, overseeing more than $200 billion in assets for over 3,100 individuals and families of substantial wealth. Its more than 1,200 employees are singularly focused on private wealth management — disciplined investment management, sophisticated wealth planning, comprehensive family office services, and highly personalized client service.

Established in 1907 as the family office for Annie and Henry Phipps, Bessemer Trust is in its seventh generation of ownership by the Phipps family. As a self-made entrepreneur, Henry Phipps was a founding partner and chief financial officer of Carnegie Steel.

Bessemer Trust retains its original focus as a privately owned and independent wealth manager deeply committed to its mission of providing peace of mind to its clients. Bessemer’s adherence to putting clients’ interests first, fiduciary mindset, and highly collaborative culture are at the heart of everything the firm does.

Key Facts:

For 118 years, Bessemer Trust has operated continuously in a single line of business, independently owned by one family.
Headquartered in New York’s Rockefeller Center, Bessemer Trust has 22 offices in total. Woodbridge, NJ, is one of the firm’s largest offices, which hosts a wide range of technology and operations professionals. In addition to its sizable presence in New York and Woodbridge, the firm provides client service through offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Delaware, Denver, Garden City, Grand Cayman, Greenwich, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Naples, Nevada, Palm Beach, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Stuart, and Washington, D.C.
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About Our Employee Rewards and Benefits:

We provide exceptional rewards and benefits that are among the best in the industry, giving our people access to a wide range of options, including:

Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus for select positions
A 401(k) plan with a generous annual profit-sharing contribution
Personalized development and career opportunities, including tuition reimbursement support
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with zero contributions for employee coverage
Employee assistance (EAP) and wellness programs
Hybrid work environment: 60% in office, 40% remote for most positions
Paid time off and paid parental leave
Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage
Legal services and financial wellness plans at no cost to employees

Bessemer Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply.