Copy Supervisor

AbbVie•Irvine, CA

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

neuroscience
human anatomy
physician-administered treatment

Responsibilities

copy development
copy oversight
produce and present Brave, Authentic, Inspiring ideas and multi-channel tactics
lead writer on print, video, and digital projects
copy must be clear, powerful, and free of errors, as well as correctly referenced and annotated
manage and work independently
provide constructive feedback to improve others’ work
contribute to development of brand messages
participate in client meetings
participate in MLR reviews as needed
attend market research as appropriate
manage workload and those of direct reports
work closely with Art, Editorial, Traffic and Project Management
proactively seek feedback from supervisor and Creative leaders
provide written and face-to-face feedback for annual performance reviews
interview prospective Copy candidates
maintain good relationships with clients
demonstrate to clients an understanding of assigned brand(s) and relevant marketing challenges
represent the agency at client meetings with other team members
present copy with enthusiasm, internally and externally, to gain buy-in and negotiate changes
assure that all supervised copywriters are trained and mentored