At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.
THE ROLE
The primary function of the Enterprise Communications Sr. Specialist is to help support the smooth delivery of communication projects and deliverables, particularly across our employee communication efforts. This role involves a combination of business unit communications support and firm-wide communications delivery and will assist in the creation, coordination, and distribution of clear and engaging communications. They will help to maintain the firm’s intranet by publishing content; curate, format and deliver the firm’s weekly newsletter; and manage weekly content for the firm’s in-office digital screens. This person will also help oversee the successful execution of communication projects, by offering project management support. As an important member of the Enterprise Communications team, they will help to keep employees well-informed about company news, updates, initiatives, and events while gaining exposure to marketing, communications and corporate strategy.
What You Will Do
- Assist in the development of various Enterprise Communications materials including department memos and internal presentations—working cooperatively with business partners throughout the firm.
- Draft, edit, format and distribute company-wide announcements, newsletters, emails, and other internal communications.
- Maintain an updated internal communications calendar and coordinate with communications colleagues and departmental business partners to ensure timely delivery of communications.
- Collaborate with various teams to gather information and create relevant content.
- Help maintain, feed and enhance internal communication channels, including employee intranet, email tool, digital screens, and social networking tool; Measure the effectiveness of internal communications channels and make recommendations for improvement.
- Using templates. a workflow management tool and other best practices/tools to support Communications team with project management responsibilities, ensuring timelines are met, coordinating handoffs and securing appropriate approvals.
- Provide support to internal business partners by fulfilling requests in a timely manner and fostering positive experiences that result in client satisfaction.
- Assist in special communications projects as needed.
What We Are Looking For
- 2-5+ years of relevant work experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate with colleagues and business partners at all levels.
- Organized self-starter with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with intranet platforms.
- Knowledge of best practices in internal communications is a plus.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently, and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Discretion when dealing with confidential information.
- Ability to shift priorities in response to changing business demands while adhering to stated deadlines.
At MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.
What We Offer
- Generous time-off provided: including "Responsible time off" for many roles, paid company holidays when the US Stock Exchange is closed, plus paid volunteer time
- Family Focus: Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up care program, dependent care flexible spending account, adoption assistance, generous caregiver leave
- Health and Welfare: Competitive medical, vision and dental plans, plus tax-free health savings accounts with company contributions
- Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement through our medical plans, fitness center discounts and more
- Life & Disability Benefits: Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability
- Financial Benefits: 401(k) savings plan, Defined Contribution plan- 15% of base salary invested into the Plan, competitive total compensation programs
MFS is a
hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.
If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email talent_acquisition@mfs.com for assistance.
MFS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision, linked for your reference.
