Job Description
The Coordinator, Trade Marketing reports to the SVP, Industry Trade Partnerships, Co-Marketing & Events and provides operational and project coordination across Horizon's growing Trade Marketing function.
Trade Marketing serves as the connective tissue between Horizon's brand, partners and the broader industry, driving meaningful engagement through events, partnerships, sponsorships, commercial alliances and executive thought leadership. This role is instrumental in ensuring those initiatives are executed efficiently, stakeholders remain aligned and the team operates with consistency and excellence.
The Coordinator will work across a broad portfolio of initiatives, providing day-to-day operational support while helping build the processes, organization and infrastructure that enable the Trade Marketing function to scale. This role will also contribute to broader Corporate Marketing initiatives and special projects as business priorities evolve.
What You'll Do
35% – Trade Marketing Program Coordination
- Coordinate project plans, timelines, deliverables and communications across Horizon's Trade Marketing initiatives.
- Support execution of programs spanning industry events, sponsorships, commercial partnerships, alliance marketing, executive thought leadership and co-marketing initiatives.
- Prepare presentations, briefing materials, status reports and internal communications that support project execution.
- Maintain project documentation, meeting notes, action trackers and shared resources to ensure programs remain organized and on schedule.
25% – Industry Event Operations
- Support planning and execution of Horizon's industry conferences, client events, executive experiences and sponsorship activations.
- Coordinate attendee registration, travel logistics, speaker materials, shipping, production schedules and onsite logistics.
- Manage event calendars and operational timelines while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Support post-event reporting, budget reconciliation and program recaps.
20% – Partnership & Marketing Operations
- Coordinate sponsorship deliverables, partner communications, promotional timelines and marketing assets.
- Track contractual obligations, activation milestones and partner deliverables across Horizon's commercial partnership portfolio.
- Support alliance marketing and co-marketing initiatives by coordinating assets, timelines and communications.
- Maintain organized records and documentation across active programs.
10% – Financial & Administrative Operations
- Assist with budget administration including purchase orders, invoice processing, expense tracking and financial reconciliation.
- Maintain reporting dashboards and operational trackers that provide visibility into project status and program performance.
- Support vendor onboarding and administrative processes as needed.
10% – Corporate Marketing Support
- Provide project coordination and administrative support across broader Corporate Marketing initiatives as business priorities require.
- Contribute to special projects that support departmental objectives and operational excellence.
- Participate in team meetings, training and ongoing process improvement initiatives.
- 1–3 years of experience in marketing, event marketing, project coordination, partnerships or a related field.
- Outstanding organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, customer-service mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects, coordinate stakeholders and maintain organization across complex initiatives.
- Resourceful, proactive and adaptable with a willingness to learn and take ownership.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management and event management platforms is a plus.
Marketing, event management or project management coursework or certifications are a plus but not required.
Physical Activity and Work EnvironmentAbility to travel occasionally in support of industry events. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required based on business needs.
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.
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
$55,000.00 - $65,000.00A 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.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of experience in marketing, event marketing, project coordination, partnerships or a related field.
- Outstanding organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, customer-service mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects, coordinate stakeholders and maintain organization across complex initiatives.
- Resourceful, proactive and adaptable with a willingness to learn and take ownership.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Experience with project management and event management platforms.
- Marketing, event management or project management coursework or certifications.
- Ability to travel occasionally and work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
Horizon Media Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Horizon Media and has not been reviewed or approved by Horizon Media.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health resources/EAP, and HSA/FSA, alongside life and disability insurance. Add‑ons such as fertility assistance, pet insurance, identity‑theft protection, and fitness reimbursement expand the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Company‑paid holidays and “unlimited” PTO are widely highlighted. Hybrid/remote flexibility features across roles and locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental & Family Support: Parental leave is described as generous, with childcare resources and family medical leave available. Family‑supportive benefits are presented as part of the standard offering.
Horizon Media Insights
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.









