Associate Creative Director, Copy (Health)

VMLY&R•New York, NY

29d•$75,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

VML HEALTH is a global healthcare agency that partners with healthcare clients across a broad definition of health, from high science to wellness and everything in between. It operates fluidly within the VML agency, as a core group of health specialists (a 'vertical') that has the benefit of autonomy in management, but with support of non-health expertise. We're seeking a passionate and highly creative Associate Creative Director, Copy, to lead and inspire our team. You're a strategic thinker with a proven track record of developing compelling and effective copy for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. You possess a strong understanding of marketing principles, advertising best practices, and the ability to translate complex scientific information into clear and engaging messaging. You're a natural leader, a skilled communicator, and a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

A portfolio that demonstrates creative and conceptual thinking and award-winning copy, preferably in the healthcare/pharma industry.
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
A strong understanding of marketing principles and advertising best practices.
The ability to translate complex scientific information into clear and engaging copy.
5-7 years of relevant client or agency experience with 3-5 years of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

A highly creative individual with the ability to generate innovative, award-worthy creative and strategic ideas that solve clients' business challenges.
A collaborative team player who is eager to partner with an art director and cross-functional teams including Account, Strategy, Social, UX and Medical teams.
A confident and persuasive presenter who can respond well to challenging client situations.

Responsibilities

Be responsible for on-brand creative concepts for assigned projects, working closely with copy partner, and ensures consistency of concepts across tactics.
Grasp the creative brief for core insight and ensures creative is aligned with strategy.
Work closely with art partner and guide team(s) to stay focused on the big idea.
Contribute award-worthy concepts and recommendations to execute ideas.
Lead production efforts and demonstrates ability to work within budget or can articulate justification to increase budget for projects.
Foster strong relationships with clients and spot opportunities to enhance or build on a project (upsell).
Be able to present confidently to client and clearly communicate how creative work/copy meets the strategic and business objective.
Manage multiple projects, sometimes for various brands with different scopes and ensure all project of self and team deadlines are met.
Craft compelling and persuasive copy across a variety of channels, including digital, print, video, and social media.
Ensure all copy is accurate, compliant, and aligned with brand guidelines.
Mentor and develop junior copywriters.

Benefits

Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

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