Group Copy Supervisor

About the role

The Group Copy Supervisor assists in creating a comprehensive copy platform for each assigned account(s). The Group Copy Supervisor works as a team with art directors to develop conceptual approaches to meet Client objectives. Primary Job Responsibilities - Assist in creating comprehensive copy platform for each assigned account - Execute the copy component of jobs with minimal supervision - Work as a team with art directors to develop conceptual approaches to meet Client objectives - Demonstrate sound understanding of marketing - Manage team workflow - Provide strategic input into marketing/advertising initiatives - Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Client's business - Attend regular status meetings - Attend relevant trade shows and share learning's with team - Demonstrate understanding of market research to create test materials and be an effective research attendee - Develop positive, productive relationships with appropriate members of Client/Agency team and demonstrate leadership qualities - Maintain positive relationships with internal business group departments such as Editorial and Traffic - 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 - Maintain awareness of current advertising, marketing, and other communications - Demonstrate the ability to work in various forms of media - Provide constructive and direct on-going feedback and generate performance reviews for team members - Manage, mentor and supervise Junior Copywriters and Copywriters - Present effectively and clearly communicate creative concepts to sell Agency work to Clients - Follow jobs from startup into production - Reviews/edits copy within group to ensure that it is accurate, on strategy and creatively excellent - Routes all copy to Associate Creative Director or Creative Director for review before it goes to client - Functions autonomously on a day to day basis; but involves supervisor in major decisions - In person client travel is required Additional Responsibilities - Communicate effectively and professionally both internally and externally - Demonstrate good problem-solving and interpersonal skills - Demonstrate ability to set priorities while handling multiple projects and to delegate work appropriately - Remain calm despite high pressure situations - Project a professional, positive attitude toward peers and clients within the department and the agency - Uphold Agency quality standards in servicing the Client - Maintain accurate time sheets - Foster a positive team atmosphere demonstrating respect for peers and supervisors - Assist other members of department/team as needed when workload allows - Foster senior level partnerships with creative/account colleagues - Uphold the Company Values in all decisions and interactions Management Responsibilities - Assign work to assure project deadlines are met - Monitor overall workload to effect efficiency and assure that waiting or downtime is minimized - Keep supervisor or department head apprised of any workload challenges/concerns on assigned team accounts that may necessitate hiring freelancers - Monitor, review and approve direct report's time sheets in terms of hours worked on specific jobs - Provide constructive and direct ongoing feedback to direct reports - Evaluate performance of direct reports and complete and deliver performance reviews - Help supervisor manage and resolve staff issues including performance, personal presentation and internal interactions - Recommend adjustments/additions to the roles and procedures of the department to interview, train and orient new team members to the agency, department, and account(s) at the direction of department head - Provide ongoing guidance to all team members and be available to them as a resource for account/agency/departmental policies, procedures, etc.