Job Description
Horizon Next is one of the industry's most innovative and data-driven marketing organizations and sits at the intersection of three constantly changing landscapes: people, data, and media. Our business provides strategic leadership to accelerate growth for our clients through brand strategy, media planning and investment, and best in class analytics across all channels. As the leader in innovative business solutions, we are always pushing ourselves to understand what’s next: our next innovation, our next advancement in analytics, the market’s next media evolution, and your next breakthrough idea. Horizon Next operates with the single goal that tomorrow must outperform today.
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
Buy Development and Management – 40%
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Manage budgets and deliverables (GRPs, impressions, response data) across National, Local, OTT buys
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React quickly to campaign results, and implement required optimizations as directed
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Responsible for negotiating rates, constructing media buys in Core
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Steward buys across multiple accounts, managing to individual client KPIs
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Work closely with sales representatives to promote advantageous relationships
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Serve as a market expert, providing insight to the marketplace conditions, maintaining knowledge and understanding of industry trends
Account Management – 40%
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Serve as an account lead and/or account support across National and Local accounts
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Work closely with Horizon Next account teams (I.e. Business Solutions and Investment) on client strategy, ensuring strategy is implemented throughout the buying process
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Provide an active voice in client meetings/calls and Horizon Next Business Solutions teams
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Provide client facing insights into buying strategy, network performance and optimizations
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As the account lead, effectively communicate client’s goals and deadlines to Horizon Next Investment team, responsible for proofing and delivering final buys
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Oversee weekly campaign clearance and goal delivery, reacting quickly to results and implement required optimization for both National and Local accounts
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On local account, Supervise budget and goal delivery across multiple markets and buyers
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Oversee junior team member’s as they work to reconcile weekly and monthly invoicing
Mentorship – 20%
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Guide team in setting goals and project tasks & timelines, ensuring team members has challenging, level-appropriate projects and opportunities to learn new skills, contributing to overall team success
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Participate in performance reviews, identifying training needs for improved performance, setting goals for career development and ensuring actions are taken
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Oversee other junior team member’s day to day tasks in negotiating and maintaining Local market schedules for several accounts
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Responsible for mentoring and managing additional junior team members on your account teams
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Create and present internal training decks for junior team members
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Train and oversee Assistant Video Investor regarding media fundamentals, policies/procedures, and computer systems
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Participate in interview process for junior team members
Who You Are
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Interested in the video landscape and a desire to innovate and keep up with trends
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A left and right brain thinker – a data powered mindset
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Comfortable working within large sets of data and numbers
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A strong writer, presenter and communicator
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A problem solver with foresight and the ability to develop creative solutions
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Results oriented; consistently motivated, proactive, and resourceful
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Detail oriented with commitment to follow through
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An independent worker with strong time management and organization skills
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Nimble and flexible to succeed in a fast-paced environment
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A strong team player, willing to roll up your sleeves
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Takes pride in ownership of work and demonstrates accountability
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Eager to manage and grow team members
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A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion
Preferred Skills & Experience
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Experience working in fast-paced advertising/marketing environment
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Minimum 4 years’ experience in active buying
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Experience with buying across National, Local, Cable, Broadcast, OTT
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Experience buying across performance and awareness driven campaigns
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Exceptionally skilled in PowerPoint and Excel
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Experience using Core buying system
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Strong negotiation skills and media industry relationships
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Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills
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Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to confidently present
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Leadership and supervisory experience
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
This role does not require certificates, licenses or registrations
Physical Activity and Work Environment
This role does not require any physical activity
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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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
$80,000.00 - $95,000.00
A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity. 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.
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.
