Copywriter

Title: Copywriter

Company/Location: Biolumina / New York, NY

Department/Discipline: Copy

The Copywriter is responsible for using his/her writing and referencing skills to enhance the Agency’s copy offerings to the Client. The Copywriter is responsible for understanding the copy platform for each assigned account.

Primary Job Responsibilities

· Demonstrate ability to develop creative work that is on strategy, with regular supervision

· Demonstrate strong conceptual potential

· Develop understanding of basic marketing principles

· Demonstrate excellent writing skills

· Attend regular status meetings

· Prepare and submit work for Med/Legal and DDMAC approval

· Develop adequate understanding of market research to create test materials and be an effective research attendee

· Demonstrate ability to accurately reference and annotate all work

· Work closely with editors to ensure accuracy in all work

· Develop knowledge of Client's business-both the brand itself and people involved

· Research medical and scientific information that pertains to Agency brands

· Interact daily with Project Management, Art Directors, and Account Executive or Assistant AE

· Maintain positive relationships with internal business group departments such as Editorial and Project Management

· Develop presentation skills and gain confidence presenting to others

· Understand the creative process-follow jobs from startup into production

· Ensure all final products released are of a superior quality

· Assist copywriter or senior copywriter on various tasks/projects

· Demonstrate ability to set priorities while handling multiple tasks

· Communicate effectively and professionally with both Clients and Staff

· Keep supervisor up-to-date on all projects

· Performs other duties as assigned by manager

· In person client travel is required

Additional Responsibilities

· Foster a positive team atmosphere and establish credibility both internally and externally

· Ensure that all materials produced are accurate and represent Biolumina well

· Remain calm despite high pressure situations

· Project professional, positive attitude toward peers and clients

· Uphold quality standards in servicing our Client

· Assist other members of department/team as needed when workload allows

· Uphold the Company Values (the 3 E’s) in all decisions and interactions

Qualifications

· College degree

· 1-2 years of experience, preferably in advertising or related field

· Proficiency with word processing programs

· Copywriter portfolio, or "spec" portfolio demonstrating strong creative abilities

· Excellent oral communication and presentation skills

· Knowledge, background and/or interest in science and medicine

Biolumina’s Values

Open Mind

· Always ask why—of your teammates, your clients, and yourself. And don’t stop there—keep asking questions

· Be respectful of others’ ideas, opinions, and diverse backgrounds

· Be flexible and adaptive to new ways of doing things

Brave Heart

· Speak your mind…and your heart

· Courageously step forward to try something new and help others to do the same

· Be brave enough to defend your opinions—and brave enough to change them

Ready Hands

· Be proactive and push things forward

· Reach out to offer help and raise your hand to ask for help

· Go out of your way to show gratitude

The range below represents the low and high end of the base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of an Omnicom Health Group company in the United States. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business and organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.

· SALARY RANGE -$60,000-$80,000