What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Investment Writer – Putnam Investments position at Franklin Templeton?
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Team & Role Overview
The Putnam Investments Content team develops and positions equity investment perspectives and strategies that support business growth and client engagement across global audiences. The team partners closely with investment leadership, including the Chief Investment Officer, Director of Research, portfolio managers, and analysts, as well as business development, marketing, and corporate communications teams. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and intellectually rigorous, offering exposure to senior thought leaders, complex markets, and opportunities to deepen investment knowledge and influence brand messaging.
The Content Strategist (Senior Investment Writer) is responsible for positioning the Putnam brand and its underlying strategies across multiple internal and external audiences. Primary focus will be on written content development, including but not limited to thought leadership, blog posts, sales collateral, web, fund/market commentary. Will work closely with Putnam’s Business Development Group and Content Team members along with Putnam’s CIO, Director of Research and Investment Management and Franklin Templeton centralized teams.
How You Will Add Value
Experience, Education & Certifications
Compensation Range: Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary — designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational well-being program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $135,000 to $185,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus, depending on location and level of relevant experience.
Staffing Agency Disclaimer
Please note that we are not engaging staffing agencies or external recruiters for this position. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted to the company or any employee will be considered the property of the company. We will not be responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited submissions, and no agency or search fees will be paid.
Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!
Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.
By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.
Highlights Of Our Benefits Include
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.
Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!
Team & Role Overview
The Putnam Investments Content team develops and positions equity investment perspectives and strategies that support business growth and client engagement across global audiences. The team partners closely with investment leadership, including the Chief Investment Officer, Director of Research, portfolio managers, and analysts, as well as business development, marketing, and corporate communications teams. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and intellectually rigorous, offering exposure to senior thought leaders, complex markets, and opportunities to deepen investment knowledge and influence brand messaging.
The Content Strategist (Senior Investment Writer) is responsible for positioning the Putnam brand and its underlying strategies across multiple internal and external audiences. Primary focus will be on written content development, including but not limited to thought leadership, blog posts, sales collateral, web, fund/market commentary. Will work closely with Putnam’s Business Development Group and Content Team members along with Putnam’s CIO, Director of Research and Investment Management and Franklin Templeton centralized teams.
How You Will Add Value
- Lead development of thought leadership content that articulates Putnam’s investment perspectives from a stock-selection viewpoint. Write “Equity Insights” -branded content aligned with key strategy themes and outlooks from the CIO, Director of Research, PMs and analysts, as well as joint pieces with senior FT thought leaders. Develop timely client responses for critical market events.
- Create and adapt content for Putnam core strategy materials, web properties, and digital channels, ensuring messages are differentiated, on-brand and aligned to key strategy and platform priorities.
- Own and execute the commentary pipeline for assigned retail and institutional strategies. Pieces will include monthly and quarterly market highlights, strategy updates, and custom narratives as needed. Collaborate with portfolio managers, Client Portfolio Managers, The Institute, FT Marketing Operations and Corporate Communications to ensure content is accurate, on-message, and consistent with firm and platform positioning.
- Provide editorial review and input on press releases and high-visibility communications to ensure clarity, consistency, and brand alignment.
- Contribute content and messaging for collateral, presentations, and video scripts that support sales, client service, and educational initiatives across channels. Provide attribution information to FT teams for retail fund annual reports.
Experience, Education & Certifications
- 8 years’ investment writing experience within the Asset Management industry.
- Excellent investment writing and editorial skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into concise, compelling content for sophisticated professional and intermediary audiences.
- Flexible and adaptable, ability to adjust to changes in workflow and succeed in a fast-paced, collaborative, deadline-driven environment.
- Deep familiarity with active asset management, equity and multi-asset strategies, capital markets and distribution.
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally at all levels of seniority and across multiple cultures.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Word and SharePoint.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Hybrid work schedule
- Work Location: Boston, MA
Compensation Range: Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary — designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational well-being program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $135,000 to $185,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus, depending on location and level of relevant experience.
Staffing Agency Disclaimer
Please note that we are not engaging staffing agencies or external recruiters for this position. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted to the company or any employee will be considered the property of the company. We will not be responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited submissions, and no agency or search fees will be paid.
Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!
Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.
By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.
Highlights Of Our Benefits Include
- Three weeks paid time off the first year
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
- Employee Stock Investment Program
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
- Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
- Onsite cafeteria*
- Only applicable at certain locations
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.
If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.
Salary : $135,000 - $185,000