Job Description
What You’ll Do
- 60% - Negotiation
- 10%- Networking
- 15% - Training & development
- 15% Guide/Mentoring
Executing quality media campaign through the negotiation & allocation of media schedules that meet and/or exceed the client’s marketing & promotional objectives.
- Responsible for delivering cost effective quality schedules in assigned local markets or accounts
- Accountable for the stewardship & maintenance of all buys
- Negotiate, maintain & monitor best pricing in assigned markets and accounts
- Embraces new and emerging technologies to pioneer first-to-market campaign activations
- Identifies and fosters strategic partnerships with key vendors to drive innovation and create value
- Provide accurate cost projections based on current marketplace conditions & historical data in assigned markets/accounts
- Full understanding of market landscape and trends, marketplace intel & competitive
- Full understanding of buying guidelines; client’s goals & objectives
- Adhere to buying guidelines & provide strong rationale for any deviations
- Implement work-related goals established by Managers on behalf of clients
- Secure, maintain & track added value activity associated with buy placements
- Capable of evaluating, negotiating & positioning multi-platform proposals & providing a strong POV
- Establish & maintain business relationships with vendor partners
- Ensure all buys are pre-posted & rerated & secure bonus/compensatory weight if necessary
- Post on a quarterly basis & provide rationale for an under-delivery & secure compensatory weight for any shortfalls
- Ensure Assistants are reconciling invoices according to billing timeline
- Ensure Assistant is evaluating and reporting accurate Post Log Data in a timely manner
- Train & mentor assistants & investors
Who You Are
- Negotiation skills
- Strong math skills
- Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task & prioritize workload responsibilities
- Effective communication skills, anticipate next steps & can recognize problems & identify solutions
- Willingness to learn, grow & mentor
- Ability to interact with other departments
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Team player with a positive attitude
- A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion
Preferred Skills & Experience
- 4-year college degree
- Minimum 10 years’ experience at the senior investor level
- Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint; Strata View & SBMS
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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
$85,000.00 - $100,000.00A 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
- Four-year college degree
- Minimum 10 years of experience at the senior investor level
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with Strata View and SBMS
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong math skills
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Ability to train and mentor assistants and investors
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.
