Strategist, Business Solutions

About this role

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  

• S trong   understanding of media math,   terminology   and analytical tools (MRI, Nielsen)   

• Skilled in Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to discuss how those functions can or should be applied   relative   to the media planning process  

• C lient relationship management experience   

• Experience developing and presenting plan presentations  

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations   There are no requirements for certificates, licenses and registrations     Physical Activity and Work Environment   There are no requirements for physical activity and work environment  

The statements   herein   are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills   required of   personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not   establish   a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.    

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Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range $66,300.00 - $80,000.00

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education,  licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role.  As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach.   We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of ben

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