E*TRADE Brand and Advertising Team - Social, Associate

The Brand & Advertising team plays a critical role in the development of marketing efforts and touchpoints to acquire new prospects to the company. You are a talented, versatile marketer, resourceful and eager to learn. You will be part of the Brand & Advertising team within E*TRADE (part of Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management Division) and, as such, have a passion for the E*TRADE brand and advertising, the customer and competitive insights that go into it, and the marketing strategy/channels that drive it.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ideal candidate will have financial services knowledge (nice to have) and have worked at an ad agency or on the client side. He or she will be able to jump in and take on a range of assignments, including:

• Work directly with agency partners, managing them on key advertising projects and deliverables from strategy, through creative development and production

• Social experience a must; understanding of both paid and organic channels with an understanding of platform best practices and user experience

• Manage E*TRADE Instagram channel including strategy, creative development, deployment, and reporting

• Monitor competitor advertising and distribute monthly reports, stay on top of competitive trends and share insights on an ongoing basis

• Team lead on all process updates from Morgan Stanley (contracts, billing, procurement, training, HR items)

• Team lead on day-to-day budget needs, including maintenance of team budget tracker, invoicing and reconcilation

• Become an expert on the E*TRADE brand, including strategy, guidelines, assets, and visual system, and serve as an internal advocate for brand consistency and education

• Help project manage key brand and advertising campaigns

• Develop compelling presentations in .PPT that tell a clear story – answering specific briefs, showcasing our work, etc.

• Work on special projects, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:

• 3-5 years of experience

• Deep understanding of digital best practices and marketing principles

• Ability to get up to speed quickly in adopting the E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley style and tone

• Highly organized with strong interpersonal skills and written communication skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Careful attention to detail

• Team player, hard-working, resourceful

• Proactive, problem-solving mentality with ability to manage and complete projects independently

• Process-oriented but ability to be agile when needed

• Familarity with developing presentations in .PPT is a plus

• Analytical, data-driven mindset with proficiency in Excel is a plus

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $85,000 and $100,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

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