Job Description
The Copy Supervisor is responsible for copy development and oversight on assigned brand and working closely with Editorial, Art, and Account partners to ensure that clients are satisfied with the quality of our creative work, the value of our services, and our responsiveness to their needs. We are looking for a copy supervisor for an AOR business that is primarily (90%) HCP-facing communications Creative/Hands-on Work (80%)
- Works with Art partner to produce and present Brave, Authentic, Inspiring ideas and multi-channel tactics
- The lead writer on print, video, and digital projects with minimal supervision
- All copy must be clear, powerful, and free of errors, as well as correctly referenced and annotated
- Manages and works independently, often under tight deadlines, while juggling multiple projects
- Learning to provide constructive feedback to improve others’ work
- Contributes to development of brand messages
- Participates in client meetings
- Participates in MLR reviews as needed
- Attends market research as appropriate
- Becoming familiar with positioning and strategic process
- Understands that advertising is a service industry that sometimes requires extra time and effort to meet client commitments Management (10%)
- Manages their own workload and those of direct reports to maximize productivity and maintain billable hours; conscious of financial implications of freelance use when delegating projects
- Works closely with Art, Editorial, Traffic and Project Management to ensure jobs are on track with deadlines and budgets
- Proactively seeks feedback from supervisor and Creative leaders
- Provides written and face-to-face feedback for annual performance reviews, as well as ongoing feedback throughout the year
- Interviews prospective Copy candidates Leadership (10%)
- Maintains good relationships with clients
- Consistently demonstrates to clients an understanding of assigned brand(s) and relevant marketing challenges, and is responsive to their strategic and creative needs
- Represents the agency at client meetings with other team members
- Presents copy with enthusiasm, internally and externally, to gain buy-in and negotiate changes
- Assures that all supervised copywriters are trained and mentored to maintain the expectations of the agency and the client, and to meet their own career goals
Qualifications
- 5-7+ years’ pharmaceutical advertising agency experience
- BS or BA degree
- A proven track record of creative ability and judgment; successful client contact experience; collaborates successfully with Art and Account; good presentation skills; a strong interest in science and healthcare; understanding of MLR review processes and requirements; strong copywriting skills in all media
- Plus experience, but not required: neuroscience, human anatomy, physician-administered treatment
Company Description
About AbbVie AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio.
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