Agency:
Omnicom Health
Job Function:
Creative
Job Subfunction:
Copywriting
Job Description:
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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