Senior Copywriter

Adelphi Group • New York, NY

2d • $70,000 - $99,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Copywriter is responsible for using their writing and referencing skills, conceptual ability, and strategic thinking to enhance the Agency’s copy offerings to the Client. This role involves working collaboratively with art directors to develop conceptual approaches, understanding marketing/advertising strategy, and ensuring all work is accurately referenced and annotated. The position also requires preparing work for Med/Legal and DDMAC approvals, utilizing market research for test materials, and maintaining a strong understanding of medical and scientific information relevant to Agency brands. The Senior Copywriter will work in print media and understand other forms of media, collaborating with editors to ensure accuracy and following jobs from start to finish through production. They will also be responsible for presenting creative concepts internally and participating in client meetings, keeping supervisors informed of project status, and performing other assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-4 years of healthcare advertising copywriting experience
• Copywriter portfolio, or "spec" portfolio demonstrating strong creative abilities
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge, background and/or interest in science and medicine

Responsibilities

• Work as a team with art director to develop conceptual approaches to meet Client objectives
• Establish and maintain positive, productive relationships with all members of account team
• Develop a sound understanding of marketing/advertising strategy
• Demonstrate ability to accurately reference and annotate all work
• Prepare and submit work for Med/Legal and DDMAC approvals
• Continue to develop understanding of market research to create test materials and be an effective research attendee
• Demonstrate high level of professional craftsmanship and superior writing skills
• Be aware of, and familiar with, medical and scientific information that pertains to Agency brands
• Demonstrate the ability to work in print media and have an understanding of other forms of media
• Work closely with editors to ensure accuracy in all work
• Attend regular status meetings
• Follow jobs from start up into production
• Ensure all final products released are of a superior quality
• Effectively present and clearly communicate creative concepts internally and feel comfortable participating in client meetings
• Keep supervisor(s) up-to-date on all projects
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by supervisor(s)
• Maintain positive relationships with internal business group departments such as Editorial and Traffic
• Contribute ideas in Client meetings
• Communicate effectively and professionally both internally and externally
• Demonstrate ability to set priorities while handling multiple projects/deadlines
• Project a positive attitude toward peers and clients
• Foster a positive team atmosphere and establish credibility both internally and externally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior