Copy Supervisor

Adelphi Group•New York, NY

4d•$101,500 - $129,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Copy Supervisor assists in creating comprehensive copy platforms for assigned accounts, demonstrates knowledge of clients’ businesses, and contributes strategic input to marketing and advertising initiatives. The role works closely with art directors and client and agency teams to develop concepts that meet client objectives, and requires strong writing, presentation, and professional craftsmanship across various media. The Copy Supervisor prepares work for Med/Legal and DDMAC approval, participates in research and status meetings, follows projects through production, and reviews copy for accuracy, strategy, and creative quality. The role works autonomously day to day while involving a supervisor in major decisions, and includes in-person client travel. The position may manage, mentor, and supervise junior copywriters and copywriters. Management duties, where applicable, include reviewing timesheets, providing ongoing feedback, helping evaluate performance and resolve staff issues, training new hires, and monitoring account workload. The Copy Supervisor also maintains productive relationships across client, agency, editorial, and traffic teams; handles multiple projects and priorities; and upholds agency quality standards and company values. The position is based in New York, NY. Omnicom policy requires employees to work in the office at least three days per week, unless more in-office days are directed by the agency or manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
3–6 years of copywriting and agency experience.
Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating a comprehensive copy platform for each assigned account.
Work with art directors to develop conceptual approaches that meet client objectives.
Contribute strategic input to marketing and advertising initiatives and demonstrate sound marketing understanding.
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of clients’ businesses and relevant medical and scientific information.
Attend regular status meetings and relevant trade shows, sharing learnings with the team.
Prepare and submit work for Med/Legal and DDMAC approval.
Use market research knowledge to create test materials and participate effectively in research.
Develop productive relationships with client and agency team members and maintain positive relationships with Editorial and Traffic.
Write with professional craftsmanship and superior writing skills across various forms of media, with minimal direct supervision.
Manage, mentor, and supervise Junior Copywriters and Copywriters, if applicable.
Present and clearly communicate creative concepts to sell agency work to clients.
Follow jobs from startup through production.
Review and edit copy within the group to ensure accuracy, strategic alignment, and creative quality.
Route all copy to the Associate Creative Director or Creative Director for review before client submission.
Work autonomously on a day-to-day basis while involving a supervisor in major decisions.
Travel in person to client meetings as required.
Communicate effectively and professionally internally and externally; demonstrate problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
Set priorities, manage multiple projects, delegate appropriately, and remain calm in high-pressure situations.
Maintain a professional, positive attitude; uphold agency quality standards; and foster a respectful, positive team atmosphere.
Maintain accurate timesheets and assist other team members as workload allows.
Foster senior-level partnerships with creative and account colleagues and uphold company values.
Monitor, review, and approve timesheets for hours worked, if applicable.
Provide constructive, direct, ongoing feedback; help evaluate team performance, resolve staff issues, and generate performance reviews.
Train or help train new hires in account processes and procedures.
Monitor or help monitor daily account workload.