This role will be responsible for planning, developing, and executing colleague events and communication strategies that align with our company's goals. This role requires a creative and organized individual who can manage multiple projects concurrently and communicate effectively with various stakeholders. **Position Responsibilities:** **Event Planning and Management:** + End-to-end planning, organization, and execution of a variety of colleague events, including corporate townhalls, mid-year and year-end celebrations, AMAs, fireside chats, leadership conferences and offsites, among others. + Source, negotiate, and coordinate vendors, venues, and other external partners to ensure seamless event execution. + Develop creative concepts and themes that align with company objectives and brand image. Develop and coordinate scripts, show-flow and content briefs for events, including drafting, reviews by stakeholders and participants, and rehearsals. + Manage internal stakeholder support for events, including IT, HR, media, marketing, event volunteers and staff, and finance. + Manage event budgets, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost effectiveness. + Manage all event administration, including drafting and submitting ICPs, maintaining Smartsheet reporting and other reporting as requested. + Conduct post-event evaluations to assess outcomes and identify areas for improvement. + Coordinate post-event photo and video summaries and promotions, including promotion on local and global internal channels (MFCentral, MFTV) and external ones. + Support and coordinate regional and global events held in or transmitted to the Philippines market **Communications Strategy:** + Develop and implement communication plans to promote colleague events (pre and post) + Monitor and analyze communication metrics to measure the effectiveness of event communications **Team Collaboration and Leadership:** + Work closely with Head of Communications and External and Executive Communications Manager for enablement in media and leadership events + Support the Communications Team’s various creative requirements **Stakeholder Engagement:** + Serve as a primary point of contact for event-related inquiries and communications. + Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, internal collaborators and partners, HR and corporate services, among others. + Ensure consistent and effective communication and metrics reporting with all stakeholders before, during, and after events. **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field. + Minimum of 5 years’ experience in event management and communications, preferably in insurance and banking sectors. + Proven track record of successful event execution and strategic communications. + Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. + Strong organizational and project management skills, with attention to detail. + Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative and familiarity with event management software and social media platforms. + Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as business requires required . **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. **Acerca de Manulife y John Hancock** Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante proveedor internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor. 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