Overview:
Omnicom Health Group is the largest healthcare marketing and communications network in the world—partnering with clients to achieve meaningful change through better, more innovative communications. With more than 5,000 dedicated healthcare communications specialists from every corner of science, medicine, marketing, and communications, we recognize that it takes the best of talent to deliver the best of health.
When you join Omnicom Health Group, you have access to opportunities across the most networked network. What does this mean for you? Your journey may start with one Omnicom Health Group company then pivot to another, followed by a move to another where you take your career in a whole new direction building your skills and experience each step on your journey. We’re eager for you to carve a path that works for you – and we’ll help you make it happen.
Title: Junior Copywriter
Location: New York
Department/Discipline: Copy
Overview: The Junior Copywriter is responsible for brainstorming ideas, developing concepts and producing brand specific messaging for print and digital deliverables with oversight and direction from the senior copy team. In this entry-level position, the Copywriter will learn what it means to execute creative work and how to function as a member of a cross-functional team. Through learning opportunities, and on the job experiences the Junior Copywriter will prepare for a creative career in Pharmaceutical Advertising.
Responsibilities:
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Write brand-appropriate, creative pieces in a variety of mediums; both online and offline (i.e. sales aids, resource guides, iPad apps).
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Write effective copy aligned to brand strategy for a variety of audiences (i.e. healthcare professionals, patients and/or consumers).
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Incorporate feedback, comments and changes from senior copy team and cross functional partners while adhering to timelines and due dates.
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Annotate references for fact checking.
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Demonstrate understanding of assigned brands, indications, therapeutic categories, and competitive landscape.
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Present ideas, tactics, and strategies to senior copy team and internal cross-functional team.
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Learn and master all proprietary systems, work-flows and processes as indicated by supervisor.
Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in advertising, communications or journalism and/or coursework related to Pharmaceutical advertising or life sciences is preferred, not required.
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Portfolio containing work samples that demonstrate strong conceptual abilities, creative thinking, and exceptional writing skills.
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Strong academic achievement combined with campus leadership and/or community involvement.
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Previous internship within the advertising industry or related field; pharmaceutical advertising exposure is preferred, not required.
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Able to multi-task in a faced paced environment while functioning as a member of a highly collaborative team.
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Basic understanding of digital communications and media channels preferred.
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Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to receive and assimilate critical feedback.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office.
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.
Omnicom Health Group is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is equally distributed, and we’re focused on developing diverse teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you.
