Copy Supervisor

Title: Copy Supervisor 

Company/Location: Biolumina / New York, NY 

Department/Discipline: Copy 

Description

The Copy Supervisor assists in creating a comprehensive copy platform for assigned accounts. The Copy Supervisor should demonstrate knowledge of the Client’s business and begin contributing strategic input into marketing/advertising initiatives. 

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Assist in creating comprehensive copy platform for each assigned account 

• Work as a team with art directors to develop conceptual approaches to meet Client objectives 

• Demonstrate sound understanding of marketing 

• Develop and contribute strategic input into marketing/advertising initiatives 

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Client’s business 

• Attend regular status meetings 

• Prepare and submit work for Med/Legal and DDMAC approval 

• Demonstrate adequate understanding of market research to create test materials and effectively attend research 

• Attend relevant trade shows and share learning’s with team 

• Develop positive, productive relationships with appropriate members of Client/Agency team 

• Maintain positive relationships with Editorial and Traffic 

• 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 

• Write with minimal direct supervision 

• Manage, mentor and supervise Junior Copywriters and Copywriters, if applicable 

• Present effectively and clearly communicate creative concepts to sell Agency work to Clients 

• Follow jobs from startup into production 

• Review/edit copy within group to ensure that it is accurate, on strategy and creatively excellent 

• Route all copy to Associate Creative Director or Creative Director for review before it goes to client 

• Function autonomously on a day to day basis; but involve supervisor in major decisions 

• In person client travel is required 

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 appropriate 

• 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 in all decisions and interactions 

Management Responsibilities

• Monitor, review and approve time sheets in terms of hours worked, if applicable 

• Provide constructive and direct ongoing feedback 

• Evaluating (or helping to evaluate) team performance, resolve staff issues and generate performance reviews 

• Train (or help to train) new hires in process and procedures of the account 

• Monitor (or help to monitor) daily account workload 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 

• 3-6 years of copywriting, agency experience 

• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills 

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously 

Biolumina’s Values

Open Mind 

• Always ask why—of your teammates, your clients, and yourself. And don’t stop there—keep asking questions 

• Be respectful of others’ ideas, opinions, and diverse backgrounds 

• Be flexible and adaptive to new ways of doing things 

Brave Heart 

• Speak your mind…and your heart 

• Courageously step forward to try something new and help others to do the same 

• Be brave enough to defend your opinions—and brave enough to change them 

Ready Hands 

• Be proactive and push things forward 

• Reach out to offer help and raise your hand to ask for help 

• Go out of your way to show gratitude 

The range below represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of an Omnicom Health Group company in the United States. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.

• SALARY RANGE: $101,500 - $125,000