Editorial Writer Manager

Manulife • OH

77d • $90,225 - $162,405

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Mental health benefits
• Vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance coverage
• Adoption/surrogacy benefits
• Wellness benefits
• Employee/family assistance plans
• Retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans)
• Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
• Financial education and counseling resources
• Generous paid time off program including up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree