Group Copy Supervisor

Adelphi Group•New York, NY

3d•$123,500 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Group Copy Supervisor assists in creating comprehensive copy platforms for assigned accounts and works with art directors to develop conceptual approaches that meet client objectives. The role executes copy assignments with minimal supervision, provides strategic input to marketing and advertising initiatives, and demonstrates a thorough understanding of client businesses, marketing, medical and scientific information relevant to agency brands, and current communications. The supervisor works across media, presents creative concepts to clients, follows jobs from startup through production, and reviews copy for accuracy, strategic alignment, and creative quality. Copy must be routed to an Associate Creative Director or Creative Director for review before it is sent to a client. The position operates autonomously day to day while involving a supervisor in major decisions, and requires in-person client travel. The role manages workflow and team workloads, mentors and supervises Junior Copywriters and Copywriters, and assigns work to meet project deadlines. Management duties include reviewing time sheets, providing ongoing feedback, conducting performance reviews, supporting staff issue resolution, and helping interview, train, and orient new team members as directed. The Group Copy Supervisor builds productive client, agency, and cross-department relationships, communicates professionally, manages priorities across multiple projects, and upholds agency quality standards and company values. The role also attends status meetings and relevant trade shows, and uses market research to develop test materials and contribute effectively to research.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
5–7 years of copywriting experience.
1–2 years of supervisory experience.
Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating comprehensive copy platforms for assigned accounts.
Execute copy assignments with minimal supervision.
Collaborate with art directors on concepts that meet client objectives.
Provide strategic input to marketing and advertising initiatives and demonstrate a thorough understanding of client businesses.
Manage team workflow and monitor workloads to support efficiency and meet project deadlines.
Attend regular status meetings and relevant trade shows, sharing learnings with the team.
Use market research to create test materials and participate effectively in research.
Build productive relationships with client and agency colleagues and internal departments such as Editorial and Traffic.
Maintain high professional craftsmanship and writing quality, and stay informed about medical, scientific, advertising, marketing, and communications developments relevant to the work.
Work across various forms of media, present creative concepts clearly to clients, and follow jobs from startup through production.
Review and edit team copy for accuracy, strategic alignment, and creative quality; route copy to an Associate Creative Director or Creative Director before client delivery.
Manage, mentor, and supervise Junior Copywriters and Copywriters; provide guidance and ongoing feedback and complete performance reviews.
Assign work, monitor workloads, approve direct reports’ time sheets, and inform supervisors of workload concerns that may require freelance support.
Help address staff issues and recommend departmental role or procedural adjustments; assist with interviewing, training, and orienting new team members as directed.
Communicate effectively and professionally, solve problems, set priorities across multiple projects, delegate appropriately, and remain composed in high-pressure situations.
Uphold agency quality standards, maintain accurate time sheets, foster a respectful team atmosphere, assist colleagues when workload allows, and uphold company values.
Travel in person to client meetings.