In the Corporate Communications department, we cultivate and protect the Firm’s powerful global brand and reputation, leveraging our resources across media relations, internal communications, philanthropy and digital strategy to ensure we present the Firm consistently in all that we do.
Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.
The Business Partner and Campaigns associate will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of integrated communications campaigns and business partner initiatives. This role is ideal for a communications professional eager to learn, collaborate, and grow within a dynamic team, while helping drive impactful projects that support both business unit and Firmwide goals.
What You'll Do In The Role
- Assist in the coordination and execution of multi-platform communications campaigns, working closely with the Director and cross-functional teams.
- Support the development of presentations, executive summaries, and campaign status updates for internal stakeholders.
- Help manage project timelines, stakeholder communications, and approvals throughout the campaign lifecycle.
- Contribute to content planning and production, including drafting copy for internal channels and supporting ad hoc writing needs.
- Track and report on campaign performance metrics, helping to prepare post-campaign analyses.
- Maintain effective relationships with internal business partners, responding to requests and facilitating communication between teams.
- Support process improvement initiatives and help document best practices for campaign management.
- Provide project management assistance, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and maintaining project documentation.
- Assist with special projects and events as assigned by the Director or senior team
This Associate role is designed to provide foundational experience in communications and campaign management, with opportunities to learn from senior leaders and contribute to high-impact projects.
What You'll Bring To The Role
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in communications, marketing, or project coordination (internships and relevant coursework may be considered).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to write clearly and concisely for various audiences.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative team player with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
- Familiarity with digital content management systems, intranet platforms, or analytics tools is a plus.
- Basic project management skills; experience supporting projects or campaigns preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, balancing priorities and meeting deadlines.
Skills & Attributes
- Proactive, resourceful, and eager to contribute to team success.
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to build relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
- Adaptable and open to feedback; committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
- Interest in process improvement and operational excellence.
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.
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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between 80000 and 125000 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.
It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
