Manager, Thought Leadership & Executive Visibility

The Manager of Thought Leadership & Executive Visibility plays a key role in supporting the Thought Leadership and Executive Visibility team in executing against and helping to ensure the success of a Global Speaking and Awards Strategy for Manulife. This individual will partner with account leads as well as communications and events teams to support Thought Leadership deliverables for company Functions (Marketing and AI, Operations, Technology, DEI and HR), in addition to supporting day-to-day executional needs of the TL & EV team for business segments and accounts. This role will also be responsible for our executive visibility platforms, which clearly outline how our executive leadership team shows up externally via earned and owned content, all in support of our brand and business objectives. The ideal candidate brings a client-facing and detail-oriented skillset, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. He/she is a team player committed to service excellence, building stakeholder relationships, and upholding our values.  

Position Responsibilities 

Job Requirements: 

• 3-5 years in communications, or a related field (agency experience preferred/a strong plus)

• Exceptional writing and story-telling skills with the ability to work through and simplify complex issues.

• Prior experience in media relations and working with journalists and editors a plus.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and build consensus effectively.

• Exceptional client management and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to create and manage integrated PR/marketing plans and timelines.

• Strong command of traditional, digital, social, and integrated marketing tactics.

• Confident interacting with all levels of an organization, including individual contributors and senior leaders, handling confidential information with professionalism.

• Strong leader with proven project management skills with the ability to juggle projects, prioritize and meet tight deadlines.

• Self-directed problem solver, resourceful and proactive, as well as creative thinker, curious and open to innovative ideas and approaches.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

• A growth mindset and purpose-driven approach. 

• Moderate travel expectations cross North America as executive staffer.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. 

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. 

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.

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Salary range is expected to be between

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.