Senior Copywriter

Title: Senior Copywriter 

Company/Location: Biolumina / New York, NY 

Department/Discipline: Copy 

The Senior Copywriter is responsible for using his/her writing and referencing skills, conceptual ability and strategic thinking to enhance the Agency’s copy offerings to the Client. 

 Primary Job Responsibilities 

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

• Establish and maintain positive, productive relationships with all members of account team 

• Develop a sound understanding of marketing/advertising strategy 

• Demonstrate ability to accurately reference and annotate all work 

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

• Continue to develop understanding of market research to create test materials and be an effective research attendee 

• 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 

• Demonstrate the ability to work in print media and have an understanding of other forms of media 

• Work closely with editors to ensure accuracy in all work 

• Attend regular status meetings 

• Follow jobs from start up into production 

• Ensure all final products released are of a superior quality 

• Effectively present and clearly communicate creative concepts internally and feel comfortable participating in client meetings 

• Keep supervisor(s) up-to-date on all projects 

• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by supervisor(s). 

Additional Responsibilities 

• Maintain positive relationships with internal business group departments such as Editorial and Traffic 

• Contribute ideas in Client meetings 

• Communicate effectively and professionally both internally and externally 

• Demonstrate ability to set priorities while handling multiple projects/deadlines 

• Project a professional, positive attitude toward peers and clients 

• Foster a positive team atmosphere and establish credibility both internally and externally 

• In person client travel required 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree 

• 2-4 years of healthcare advertising copywriting experience 

• Copywriter portfolio, or "spec" portfolio demonstrating strong creative abilities 

• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills 

• Knowledge, background and/or interest in science and medicine 

  

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