Group Copy Supervisor

Adelphi Group•New York, NY

2d•$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 with minimal supervision, provides strategic input into marketing and advertising initiatives, and applies a thorough understanding of clients’ businesses, marketing, market research, and relevant medical and scientific information. The Group Copy Supervisor presents creative concepts to clients, follows projects from startup through production, and reviews group copy for accuracy, strategic alignment, and creative quality. Copy must be routed to the Associate Creative Director or Creative Director for review before it is sent to clients. The role functions autonomously day to day while involving a supervisor in major decisions, and requires in-person client travel. The position manages, mentors, and supervises Junior Copywriters and Copywriters. Management duties include assigning work, monitoring workflow and workload, reviewing time sheets, providing ongoing feedback and performance reviews, assisting with staff issues, and helping interview, train, and orient team members as directed. The supervisor also coordinates with internal departments, builds productive client and agency relationships, attends status meetings and relevant trade shows, and maintains professional communication and agency quality standards. The position is based in New York, NY. Omnicom policy requires employees to work in the office at least three days per week, subject to local law and any additional direction from the agency or manager. The listed U.S. base salary range is $123,500–$165,000; actual salary may vary based on factors including experience, training, responsibilities, and business needs.

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 components of jobs with minimal supervision.
Collaborate with art directors on conceptual approaches that meet client objectives.
Demonstrate marketing knowledge and provide strategic input into marketing and advertising initiatives.
Maintain thorough knowledge of client businesses and relevant medical and scientific information.
Manage team workflow, assign work, and monitor workload to meet deadlines and minimize downtime.
Attend regular status meetings and relevant trade shows, sharing learnings with the team.
Understand market research, create test materials, and participate effectively in research.
Build productive relationships with client and agency team members and maintain positive relationships with internal departments such as Editorial and Traffic.
Maintain high professional craftsmanship and writing quality, and stay aware of current advertising, marketing, and communications across media.
Provide ongoing feedback, generate performance reviews, and manage, mentor, and supervise Junior Copywriters and Copywriters.
Present creative concepts effectively to clients and clearly communicate their value.
Follow projects from startup through production and review/edit group copy for accuracy, strategic alignment, and creative excellence.
Route all copy to the Associate Creative Director or Creative Director for review before client submission.
Work autonomously on day-to-day matters and involve a supervisor in major decisions.
Travel in person to client locations as required.
Communicate professionally, solve problems, manage priorities across multiple projects, delegate appropriately, and remain composed under pressure.
Uphold agency quality standards and company values; maintain accurate time sheets and foster a positive, respectful team atmosphere.
Assist other department or team members when workload allows and foster senior-level partnerships with creative and account colleagues.
Monitor and approve direct reports’ time sheets, evaluate their performance, and deliver performance reviews.
Keep the supervisor or department head informed of workload challenges that may require freelancers.
Help resolve staff issues and recommend role or procedure adjustments; interview, train, and orient new team members at the department head’s direction.
Provide ongoing guidance to team members on account, agency, and departmental policies and procedures.