The opportunity:

Are you passionate about storytelling and editorial excellence? Do you want to shape compelling narratives that resonate with our B2B audiences and elevate our brand voice? If so, the Editorial/Writer role could be your perfect fit. This position offers the opportunity to create impactful content that drives engagement, supports business growth, and fosters a deeper understanding of customers.

The job summary:

We are looking for a talented Editorial/Writer to join our John Hancock Marketing Team. In this role, you will be responsible for researching, writing, revising, and editing both short- and long-form collateral related to a wide range of financial services products. You will collaborate with various teams to deliver creative concepts that support marketing, sales, and business initiatives.

As a vital part of the larger US Insurance Marketing Team, this Editorial/Writer Manager plays an essential role within our marketing organization, which encompasses brand management, human-centered design, digital strategy, analytics, and integrated production. Together, we collaborate to craft our marketing narrative, deliver seamless customer experiences, and demonstrate the value of marketing to our business.

Key responsibilities:

• Research, write, edit, and revise collateral for a variety of marketing and sales projects.
• Collaborate with marketing managers, product owners, and graphic designers to develop creative concepts.
• Work closely with the product teams, distribution partners, and digital/social teams to coordinate marketing projects.
• Translate technical product information into easy-to-understand sales content.
• Leverage research and data to enhance written communications.
• Produce original content for a wide range of assignments, including marketing materials and thought leadership pieces.
• Ensure all written communications align with the firm's brand voice and adhere to editorial guidelines.
• Utilize various technologies and platforms to collaborate, write, and publish content in a digital environment.
• Maintain professionalism consistent with a leading life insurance company.
• Champion the needs of the reader by crafting content that effectively delivers the intended message.
• Monitor the effectiveness of communications and incorporate findings into future projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 5+ years of experience in financial services writing is strongly preferred.
• Passion for the financial services industry and a strong intellectual curiosity.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong information-gathering and analytical skills.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced degrees and industry licensing are a plus.
• Ability to interact successfully with product teams and senior executives.

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.

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.

Referenced Salary Location

Boston, MassachusettsHybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$90,225.00 USD - $162,405.00 USD

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/John Hancock 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/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)