Group Copy Supervisor

Wildtype runs like no other. As the most Agile full-service agency in healthcare, we aren’t beholden to ritual. Powered by diverse ideas, knowledge, and people, our unique creative process is a force of nature, removing obstacles between brand and growth in wild new ways.

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