Assistant Investor, LocalONE

Job Description

The Assistant Investor & Promotions role is designed to build a strong understanding of the local audio and video landscape, as well as the negotiation process, with the goal of advancing into an Investor role. This is a unique hybrid role that includes building knowledge of media marketplace trends and developing a holistic, top-line understanding of all Local audio and video platforms, as well as promotional activations— including AM/FM radio, digital audio, satellite radio, podcasting, cable TV, broadcast television, and digital video.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

70% – Administrative

• Support Local One Investors & Promotions strategist with day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Key responsibilities include:
  • Develop a strong understanding of the media landscape, including media terminology and the structure of local audio, TV, and representative firms across the U.S.
  • Order and confirm media buys, manage makegoods, monitor the placement of scheduled spots, track added value, and handle billing reconciliation.
  • Collect and organize recap materials from completed promotions campaigns, ensuring all documents are client-ready.
  • Manage Local One & Promotional makegoods and input traditional spot/web added value into quarterly tracking charts, meeting all deadlines.
  • Monitor scheduled promotions and assist with the sharing of assets, Talent IOs, and other deliverables as needed.
  • Maintain the Local One station contact database and rep lists on a quarterly basis.
  • Keep buy files accurate and up to date with complete financial information aligned with the buying system.
  • Manage buying responsibilities from pre-buy to post-buy for small markets.
  • Assume Strategist responsibilities for small promotional requests, coordinating and overseeing project execution.

10% – Client Management

• Support Promotions & Investors and the Brand Solutions Team by implementing work-related goals on behalf of clients.
• Review and understand buying guidelines, goals, and objectives with Strategists & Investors.
• Review and understand promotion guidelines, goals, and objectives with Strategists & Investors.

10% – Networking

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendor partners and Horizon Media's internal buying teams to foster integration and collaboration.
• Participate in Horizon Media’s Media 101 program to gain a comprehensive understanding of the agency's operations and connect with peers across departments.

10% – Training & Development

• Learn and develop a deep understanding of the media landscape and promotions process, including media terminology.
• Gain foundational knowledge of Local One across traditional, digital, streaming, and new media platforms.
• Take advantage of HMI Go Learn classes to strengthen day-to-day skills and professional growth.

Who You Are

• Passionate about the media and digital landscape, with a drive to innovate and stay ahead of audio, streaming & digital trends.
• Eager to learn and continuously expand your knowledge of the evolving media industry.
• A balanced thinker — combining data-driven strategy with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Comfortable analyzing and working with large sets of data and numbers.
• A natural problem-solver who can develop thoughtful, creative solutions.
• Results-oriented — motivated, proactive, and resourceful in delivering high-quality work.
• A strong and effective communicator across teams and stakeholders.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Skilled at managing time effectively and comfortable balancing multiple timelines and deliverables.
• Adaptable — able to work independently or collaboratively, and ready to roll up your sleeves when needed.
• Proud to take ownership of your work, demonstrating accountability and follow-through.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and actively seeks out feedback to grow and improve.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work or internship experience

• Proficiency working within Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint, and Strata View & SBMS
• Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, good communication skills, ability to recognize problems & identify solutions, willingness to learn & grow

Certificates, licenses and registrations

There are no requirements for certificates, licenses and registrations.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

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

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 benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.