Copywriter

Job Description

Job title: Copywriter III

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Duration: 2 years - Based on performance and business needs

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Location: North Chicago, IL 60064

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Work Model: M/F Remote - T/W/TH Onsite

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Working hours: M-F: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm CST

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Overview:

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• The Senior Copywriter/Content Strategist is part of a team of 45+ strategic and creative thinkers in an in-house marketing communications and events agency for a leading global biopharmaceutical company.

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• The team (creative directors, designers, motion artists, writers, and account managers) supports internal and external communications across Corporate, R&D and Commercial pillars of the company – partnering with cross-functional stakeholders that represent over 30 brands across 80+ countries.

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Responsibilities:

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• Leverage big-picture thinking, storytelling, and research insights to develop and implement internal and external communication plans, campaigns, promotional materials, and meeting/event deliverables for teams across the entire enterprise.

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• Items may include: Themes and Tag lines | Video Scripts | Internal Awareness Campaigns | Disease State Awareness Campaigns | Product launch support | Leadership Messaging | Training Tactics | Team-Building Initiatives | Culture Change Initiatives | Award and Recognition Programs | Show scripting and speaker talking points

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• Build a good rapport with clients and nurture team relationships.

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• Collaborate with Creative Director, Designers, Account Team, and external vendor partners to conceptualize and execute materials that meet brand standards (corporate brand, as well as individual product brands).

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• Determine a project’s direction (both conceptually and holistically) working with

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• incomplete information and ambiguity.

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• Work with Traffic Manager, Creative Director and Account Team on development and clarification of project scope, timeline, and budget, and share accountability in delivering against project requirements and client expectations.

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• Communicate timely and accurate information as project progresses, meet deadlines, and execute quality standards.

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• Anticipate project needs and proactively provide expertise and innovative solutions to meet them.

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• Track time daily and meet established utilization numbers for this function.

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Qualifications:

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• Minimum Education: BA/BS in English, Journalism, or Communications.

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• Minimum Experience: 5-7 years of writing experience within a design firm, advertising agency, in-house corporate department and/or freelance business.

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• Knowledge of regulations, standards and healthcare trends affecting pharmaceutical products and biotech is Nice to Have But Not Required.

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Technical Skills

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• Proven talent and understanding of creative media to determine the best method to portray a creative concept.

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• Expertise in Microsoft Office and awareness of trends in digital and print communications.

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• Excellent communication skills: Written, presentation and oral that persuade and gain understanding and alignment with others in a professional tone.

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Soft Skills

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• High degree of initiative to drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment; ability to absorb and respond to constructive feedback and turn projects around quickly when off course.

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• Demonstrates a passion for creative thinking and the ability to clearly explain strategy and thought process.

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• Confidence under pressure, exercising good judgment as well as good interpersonal skills.

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• Able to work collaboratively within a team and provide clarity amid ambiguity.

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• Able to work under the guidance of a creative director, as well as independently (with minimal supervision) and directly with Account Teams.

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