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