VP, Associate Director, Editorial

Adelphi Group; Rayne Township (PA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Health in New York, NY seeks a Group Copy Supervisor to lead copy strategy and execution for healthcare accounts. You will develop comprehensive copy platforms with art directors and guide junior writers to deliver compelling messaging.

The role requires 5-7 years of copywriting, 1-2 years of supervisory experience, and strong client-facing communication. In-office presence is expected as part of Omnicom’s policy.

Qualifications

• College degree is required.
• 5-7 years of copywriting experience.
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
• Agency experience including 1 year of direct-to-physician.
• Proficiency with word processing programs.
• Copywriter portfolio.
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating comprehensive copy platform for assigned accounts.
• Execute the copy component of jobs with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with art directors to develop conceptual approaches meeting Client objectives.
• Demonstrate sound understanding of marketing.
• Manage team workflow and provide strategic input into marketing initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor junior copywriters and writers.
• Present creative concepts to sell agency work to clients.

Skills

Copywriting

Supervisory experience

Agency experience

Oral communication

Presentation skills

Word processing

Portfolio

Education

College degree

Tools

Word processing software

Copywriter portfolio

Job description

Agency

Omnicom Health

Job Function

Creative

Job Subfunction

Editorial

Job Description

Wildtype runs like no other. As the most Agile full-service agency in healthcare, we’re beholden to ritual. Powered by diverse ideas, knowledge, and people, our unique creative process is a force of nature, removing obstacles between brand and growth in wild new ways.

Title: Group Copy Supervisor

Location: New York, NY

Department/Discipline: Copy

The Group Copy Supervisor assists in creating a comprehensive copy platform for each assigned account. The Group Copy Supervisor works as a team with art directors to develop conceptual approaches to meet Client objectives.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Assist in creating comprehensive copy platform for each assigned account
• Execute the copy component of jobs with minimal supervision
• Work as a team with art directors to develop conceptual approaches to meet Client objectives
• Demonstrate sound understanding of marketing
• Manage team workflow
• Provide strategic input into marketing/advertising initiatives
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Client’s business
• Attend regular status meetings
• Attend relevant trade shows and share learning’s with team
• Demonstrate understanding of market research to create test materials and be an effective research attendee
• Develop positive, productive relationships with appropriate members of Client/Agency team and demonstrate leadership qualities
• Maintain positive relationships with internal business group departments such as Editorial and Project Management
• Demonstrate high level of professional craftsmanship and superior writing skills
• Be aware of, and familiar with, medical and scientific information that pertains to Agency brands
• Maintain awareness of current advertising, marketing, and other communications
• Demonstrate the ability to work in various forms of media
• Provide constructive and direct on-going feedback and generate performance reviews for team members
• Manage, mentor and supervise Junior Copywriters and Copywriters
• Present effectively and clearly communicate creative concepts to sell Agency work to Clients
• Follow jobs from startup into production
• Reviews/edits copy within group to ensure that it is accurate, on strategy and creatively excellent
• Routes all copy to Associate Creative Director or Creative Director for review before it goes to client
• Functions autonomously on a day to day basis; but involves supervisor in major decisions

Additional Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and professionally both internally and externally
• Demonstrate good problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to set priorities while handling multiple projects and to delegate work appropriately
• Remain calm despite high pressure situations
• Project a professional, positive attitude toward peers and clients within the department and the agency
• Uphold Agency quality standards in servicing the Client
• Maintain accurate time sheets
• Foster a positive team atmosphere demonstrating respect for peers and supervisors
• Assist other members of department/team as needed when workload allows
• Foster senior level partnerships with creative/account colleagues
• Uphold the Company Values (the 3 E’s) in all decisions and interactions
• In person client travel is required

Management Responsibilities

• Assign work to assure project deadlines are met
• Monitor overall workload to effect efficiency and assure that waiting or downtime is minimized
• Keep supervisor or department head apprised of any workload challenges/concerns on assigned team accounts that may necessitate hiring freelancers
• Monitor, review and approve direct report’s time sheets in terms of hours worked on specific jobs
• Provide constructive and direct ongoing feedback to direct reports
• Evaluate performance of direct reports and complete and deliver performance reviews
• Help supervisor manage and resolve staff issues including performance, personal presentation and internal interactions
• Recommend adjustments/additions to the roles and procedures of the department to achieve continuous improvement and efficiency across all accounts and/or specific accounts
• Help interview, train and orient new team members to the agency, department, and account(s) at the direction of department head
• Provide ongoing guidance to all team members and be available to them as a resource for account/agency/departmental policies, procedures, etc.

Qualifications

• College degree
• 5-7 years of Copywriting experience
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience
• Agency experience including 1 year of direct-to-physician
• Proficiency with word processing programs
• Copywriter portfolio
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills$$123,500 - $165,000

Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

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