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.
Job Summary
The Assistant, Digital Investment & Activation is responsible for supporting the team in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of digital media campaigns. This position requires an individual to strategically think, and problem solve while paying meticulous attention to detail.
What You’ll Do
Campaign Management & Execution - 55%
- Assists in management of day-to-day communication with internal and external teams
- Collaborate with Campaign Management team for ad trafficking and site tagging, ensuring tags are properly QA’d
- Work alongside The Business Solutions teams on post campaign reconciliation and billing
- Compile specs documents and ensure all materials are received from creative agency
- Responsible for the creation of campaign post-launch information such as screenshots, links, and delivery data to demonstrate proof of placement for clients
Learning & Development - 30%
- Advance knowledge and learn about the media industry, Horizon Media, and our clients
- Further abilities with Microsoft Office Suite and other proprietary Horizon tools
Media Negotiating & Buying – 15%
- Participates in team brainstorms to kick off plan and consideration set development
- Collaborate with Business Solutions teams for digital plan development
- Assist in the creation and presentation of media specific documents such as media plans, objectives and strategies decks, and other related functions
- Collaborate with team to identify data and billing discrepancies and recommend creative solutions
- Assist with creation of contracts within internal systems/tools to reserve advertising space and is responsible for accuracy of plan details and confirmation of delivery ensuring proper protocol
Who You Are
- Hungry to learn more and further your knowledge of the media landscape
- Interested in the digital landscape and a desire to innovate and keep up with trends
- A strong, effective communicator
- A problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- An effective time manager, comfortable working with multiple timelines and deliverables
- A left and right brain thinker
- Flexible in working both independently and with a team, willing to roll up your sleeves
- Takes pride in ownership of work and demonstrates accountability
- Able to thrive in an agile, fast paced environment and seek out feedback proactively
- Results and solutions oriented; consistently motivated, proactive, and resourceful
- A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work or internship experience
- Proficiency working within Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
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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What We Do
Horizon Media is a leader in driving business-based outcomes for marketers. The company was founded in 1989, is headquartered in New York, and has offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. With estimated billings of $8.7 billion and over 2,300 employees, Horizon is the third largest U.S. media agency according to COMvergence data.
Recognized as one of the world’s ten most innovative marketing and advertising companies by Fast Company, Horizon Media has been named Media Agency of the Year by MediaPost, Adweek and AdAge and is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its culture, Horizon is also consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, Forbes, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal; including “Best Workplaces for Diversity,” “Best Workplaces for Women,” and “Best Workplaces for Millennials” honors.
Bill Koenigsberg, President, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media, has earned almost every industry accolade and, in 2019, garnered the marketing’s highest honor when he was inducted into the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Hall of Fame.
TOGETHER WE'RE BUILDING A PLACE OF BELONGING
At Horizon, diversity, equity and inclusion are pillars of our culture. Numerous studies show that a more diverse workplace benefits everyone in so many ways; employees, organizations and their clients. When people feel that they belong and are included, they become committed and feel empowered to be more innovative. And that is the workforce we strive to have.
We welcome everyone and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We want you to feel welcomed, safe and know that you’re a vital member of our community.
For more information, visit:
www.horizonmedia.com or www.horizonmedia.com/careers.
