VP, Associate Creative Director, Copy Job at DDB Health New York in New York

VP, Associate Creative Director, Copy

Join DDB Health New York as a VP, Associate Creative Director the Copy. DDB Health has experienced phenomenal growth since its inception a year ago and is looking for an energetic and dynamic creative leader to join its team of passionate and talented creators. Come see how our core values courage, curiosity, generosity, and grit set us apart.

In this key leadership role, you will oversee creative and strategic concepts across several brands, manage and mentor copywriters at various levels, and work on new business. The right person will be a dynamic and energetic creative who desires to grow and create with the best talents in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop a vision for your group with regard to work style and creative excellence and lead the team in a manner that encourages, mentors, executes and supports company ideals
• Give sound creative direction to copywriters and art directors and manage workload efficiently
• Be detail focused, goal oriented, and well organized
• Identify opportunities to generate work with clients beyond already contracted activity and actively pursue these opportunities
• Exemplify the values of DDB Health and contribute to the overall culture of the agency
• Be the brand champion. Make contributions to the success of your brand(s) that the client sees as meaningful and proactive. Enhance clients confidence in DDB Health
• Work beyond your own brands by contributing to agency creative endeavors, including new business pitches and concepting exercises for other agency brands
• Keep abreast of emerging design and digital trends in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry

Qualifications

• The ability to sell great work. Exemplify the ability to read audience and adjust conversation/presentation to the appropriate need
• A strong portfolio showcasing a variety of projects, including but not limited to print, direct mail, collateral, websites, rich media banners and e-newsletters (Roles and responsibilities on each project are clearly stated in the portfolio.)
• Consistent creative excellence and a strong track record of strategic brainstorming and campaign development
• 10+ years of copywriting experience with a strong focus in patient/consumer healthcare
• Exemplary management, communication and presentation skills

Benefits

DDB Health is an equal opportunity employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees.

Compensation

Base salary range: $150,000 - $193,500 (US). Salaries will vary based on factors such as experience, training, associated responsibilities, and other business needs. This is one component of the total compensation package.