Copy Supervisor

Creative/Hands-on Work

• Works with Art partner to produce and present Brave, Authentic, Inspiring ideas and multi-channel tactics
• The lead writer on print, video, and digital projects with minimal supervision
• All copy must be clear, powerful, and free of errors, as well as correctly referenced and annotated
• Manages and works independently, often under tight deadlines, while juggling multiple projects
• Learns to provide constructive feedback to improve others' work
• Contributes to development of brand messages
• Participates in client meetings
• Participates in MLR reviews as needed
• Attends market research as appropriate
• Becomes familiar with positioning and strategic process
• Understands that advertising is a service industry that sometimes requires extra time and effort to meet client commitments

Management

• Manages their own workload and those of direct reports to maximize productivity and maintain billable hours; conscious of financial implications of freelance use when delegating projects
• Works closely with Art, Editorial, Traffic and Project Management to ensure jobs are on track with deadlines and budgets
• Proactively seeks feedback from supervisor and Creative leaders
• Provides written and face-to-face feedback for annual performance reviews, as well as ongoing feedback throughout the year
• Interviews prospective Copy candidates

Leadership

• Maintains good relationships with clients
• Consistently demonstrates to clients an understanding of assigned brand(s) and relevant marketing challenges, and is responsive to their strategic and creative needs
• Represents the agency at client meetings with other team members
• Presents copy with enthusiasm, internally and externally, to gain buy-in and negotiate changes
• Sure that all supervised copywriters are trained and mentored to maintain the expectations of the agency and the client, and to meet their own career goals

Qualifications

• 5-7+ yearsâ pharmaceutical advertising agency experience
• BS or BA degree
• A proven track record of creative ability and judgment; successful client contact experience; collaborates successfully with Art and Account; good presentation skills; a strong interest in science and healthcare; understanding of MLR review processes and requirements; strong copywriting skills in all media
• Plus experience, but not required: neuroscience, human anatomy, physician-administered treatment

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k)
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs

Pay

$109,500 - $208,500 USD