Job Description
Who We Are
Horizon Media , founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together we are building a place of belonging.
At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.
Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.
What You’ll Do
30% - Strategic Planning
Use your understanding of the media planning process to support Senior Strategist and Supervisor across a multitude of client deliverables
Create, format, and update flowcharts; ensuring Assistant’s output is accurate
Collaborate on the development of POVs for new media opportunities, on an ongoing basis
Responsible for utilizing consumer research and competitive intelligence tools (MRI, Cadence, AdIntel) to identify key trends and insights
Continue to strengthen understanding of media strategy and applications
30% - Account Management
Prepare and distribute traffic instructions, partner with Traffic team to track deadlines and deliverables, responding to any inquiries appropriately
Oversee the billing and budget maintenance process; work closely with budget analyst, when applicable
Organize team documents and maintain timelines to ensure all client deadlines are met
Establish frameworks and templates for presentations decks and team projects
Build and foster open communication with clients and media partners, serving as a key HMI contact
20% - Internal Relationship Management
Collaborate with Senior Strategist and Supervisor to identify problems and recommend solutions
Keep Senior Strategist and Supervisor updated on the status and timing of deliverables
Engage and effectively interact with other Horizon departments, i.e. Investment, Traffic, Operations
Apply knowledge of current/previous clients’ specific business and industry to enhance and further relationships
20% - Mentorship
Effectively guide development of Assistant Strategist within Horizon as well as the industry at large, educating Assistant on Horizon’s culture and principles, the media industry and relevant trends
Delegate and manage Assistant daily tasks, reviewing all finalized work for internal or client distribution
Contribute to performance reviews of Assistant Strategist, identifying strengths and areas for growth
Participate in the interview process for Assistant Strategist position
Who You Are
A strong writer, presenter and communicator in order to share status updates, present recommendations and provide strategy and insights to client and internal teams
An independent worker with strong time management and organization skills
A problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions
A team player, willing to roll up your sleeves
Nimble and flexible with ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment
Detail oriented with a commitment to follow through
Eager to mentor and teach team members new skills
An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Preferred Skills & Experience
· 1+ years previous media planning experience, with multiple media channels preferred
· Strong understanding of media math, terminology and analytical tools (MRI, Nielsen)
· Skilled in Excel and PowerPoint with the…