Media Relations Manager Job at Manulife Insurance Malaysia in Boston

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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:*** Develop and execute media relations strategies that support Manulife/John Hancock’s business goals, brand positioning, and reputation management efforts.* Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier financial service, print, trade, online and broadcast media.* Identify media opportunities and manage proactive storytelling initiatives highlighting company leadership, products, innovation, and community impact.* Serve as a media contact, coordinating interviews, managing inquiries, and providing timely and accurate information to reporters.* Draft press releases, media pitches, media statements, briefing documents and Q&As, that effectively communicate company news, initiatives and key messages.* Monitor media coverage and industry trends; prepare regular reports and insights for internal stakeholders.* Prepare spokespeople for media engagements with training/coaching and high-quality briefing materials showcasing a deep understanding of our business, the financial services landscape, and relevant media trends/insights.* Staff media engagements virtually, in person and at events.* Collaborate closely with internal communications, marketing, legal, and business teams to ensure message alignment and risk mitigation.* Provide support during issues and crisis communications situations, ensuring timely escalation and coordinated responses.* Handle confidential matters and material information with care, confidentiality, and alignment to Manulife’s code of conduct, media relations and social media policies.* Work in strong partnership with Thought Leadership and Executive Visibility teams to drive integrated storytelling and fully leverage cross‑functional opportunities.* Collaborate across Manulife’s global Communications network to contribute to, influence, and lead integrated communications plans (ICPs) that strengthen our reputation and advance strategic priorities.* Stay up to date and informed on relevant industry trends and developments, analyzing emerging ones that pose reputational risks and opportunities for Manulife.**Skills/Requirements:*** Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.* 5+ years of experience (agency experience preferred / a strong plus)* Strong relationships with business, finance, insurance, and consumer media, US and Asset Management media are a plus.* Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills with the ability to simplify complex topics.* Proven ability to operate calmly under pressure and manage sensitive issues.* Strong project management skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast paced‑ environment.* Moderate travel expectations across North America to serve as executive staffer.* Prior experience in financial services and/or insurance a plus.* As this is a global role, expectation of some work required outside of standard working hours to accommodate time zones, with added flexibility (morning calls before 9AM ET, evening calls 8 – 9PM ET, potential for weekend work).* Adept at relationship-building.**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.#LI-Hybrid**À propos de Manuvie et de John Hancock**La Société Financière Manuvie est un chef de file mondial des services financiers qui aide les gens à prendre leurs décisions plus facilement et à vivre mieux. Pour en apprendre plus à notre sujet, rendez vous à l’adresse .**Manuvie est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi**Chez Manulife/John Hancock nous valorisons notre diversité. Nous nous efforçons d’attirer, de perfectionner et de maintenir une main d'oeuvre qui est aussi diversifiée que nos clients, et de favoriser la création d’un milieu de travail inclusif qui met à profit la diversité de nos employés et les compétences de chacun. Nous nous engageons à assurer un recrutement, une fidélisation, une promotion et une rémunération équitables, et nous administrons toutes nos pratiques et tous nos programmes sans discrimination en raison de la race, de l’ascendance, du lieu d’origine, de la couleur, de l’origine ethnique, de la citoyenneté, de la religion ou des croyances ou des convictions religieuses, du genre (y compris grossesse et affection liée à une grossesse), de l’orientation sexuelle, des caractéristiques génétiques, du statut d’ancien combattant, de l’identité de genre, de l’expression de genre, de l’âge, de l’état matrimonial, de la situation de famille, d’une invalidité ou de tout autre motif protégé par la loi applicable.Nous nous sommes donné comme priorité d’éliminer les obstacles à l’accès égalitaire à l’emploi. C’est pourquoi un représentant des Ressources humaines collaborera avec les candidats qui demandent accommodement raisonnable pendant le recrutement. Tous les renseignements communiqués pendant le processus de demande d'accommodement seront stockés et utilisés conformément aux lois et aux politiques applicables de Manuvie. Pour demander une mesure d’accommodement raisonnable dans le cadre du recrutement, écrivez à recruitment@manulife.com.**Referenced Salary Location**Boston, Massachusetts**Modalités de travail**Hybride**Salary range is expected to be between**$92,475.00 USD - $160,290.00 USDSi vous posez votre candidature à ce poste en dehors de la région principale, veuillez écrire à recruitment@manulife.com pour obtenir l’échelle salariale correspondant à votre région. Le salaire varie en fonction des conditions du marché local, de la géographie et de facteurs pertinents liés au poste telles les connaissances, les compétences, les qualifications, l’expérience et l’éducation ou la formation. Les employés ont également la possibilité de participer à des programmes de motivation et de toucher une rémunération incitative liée au rendement de l’entreprise et au rendement individuel.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) #J-18808-Ljbffr