Strategist, Business Solutions

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, plan sheets, planning cost worksheets, and various client trackers; ensuring output is accurate and provided at a brisk pace to handle the high volume or client deliverables. 
• Collaborate on the development of POVs for new media opportunities, on an ongoing basis 
• Responsible for utilizing consumer research tools (YouGov, MRI, eMarketer Cadence) to identify key trends and insights to inform plan recommendations 
• Continue to strengthen understanding of media strategy and applications 

40% - Account Management 

• Ensure flawless execution and attention to detail is maintained across all deliverables, requires a keen eye to detail while maintaining swift output across team.  
• 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 
• Contribute to frameworks and templates for presentation decks, team projects, and monthly recap of team project highlights. 
• Build and foster open communication with clients and media partners, serving as a key HMI contact 

30% - 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 
• Form close relationships with the other Strategist(s), working across pods to support each other and the greater team as needed. Collaborate and help Strategist colleagues in skill development to promote strong baseline support for the greater team. 
• Contribute to future performance reviews of Assistant Strategist, identifying strengths and areas for growth 
• Participate in the interview process for future 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 individual that speaks their mind and offers up opinions proactively in a positive way in the spirit of greater team’s success.  
• An independent worker with strong time management and organization skills 
• A critical thinker, 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 
• Strong 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 
• Prior experience working on a dynamic fast paced entertainment brand   
• Client 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 

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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.  

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.