Copy Supervisor

Omnicom Health Group is the largest healthcare marketing and communications network in the world—partnering with clients to achieve meaningful change through better, more innovative communications. With more than 5,000 dedicated healthcare communications specialists from every corner of science, medicine, marketing, and communications, we recognize that it takes the best of talent to deliver the best of health.

When you join Omnicom Health Group, you have access to opportunities across the most networked network.  What does this mean for you?  Your journey may start with one Omnicom Health Group company then pivot to another, followed by a move to another where you take your career in a whole new direction building your skills and experience each step on your journey.  We’re eager for you to carve a path that works for you – and we’ll help you make it happen. 

Title: Copy Supervisor

Location: New York, NY

Department/Discipline: Copy

Overview:

The Copy Supervisor (CS) is responsible for brainstorming ideas, developing concepts and producing brand specific messaging for print and digital deliverables on assigned brands while overseeing the junior members of the copy team. The Copy Supervisor is a lead member of a cross functional team dedicated to creating work aligned with client’s brand strategy and creative vision.

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.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of experience as a copywriter at a pharmaceutical advertising agency.
• Portfolio containing work samples that demonstrate strong conceptual abilities, creative thinking, and exceptional writing skills.
• Strong fact-checking skills and ability to annotate references in accordance with AMA style.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment while functioning as a member of a highly collaborative team.
• Solid understanding of digital communications and media channels preferred.

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.

• $101,500 - $128,900

Omnicom Health Group is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is equally distributed, and we’re focused on developing diverse teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you.