VP, MX Investment

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.

Media Excel (MX) is Horizon’s newly launched, principal-based buying group which is an independent division of Horizon.

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% - Oversee MX buying & investment across multiple media channels including CTV, Social, Linear, Audio, etc
• 20% - Negotiate principal-based deals with networks, publishers & platforms
• 20% - Help establish best practices and ideal workflow across a newly formed group in areas like buy maintenance, stewardship & billing
• 10% - Package & present MX opportunities to internal agency teams, existing clients and prospective clients
• 10% - Oversee Director’s/supervisor’s/buyer’s duties in packaging, negotiating, presenting and maintaining accounts within group
• 5% - Train, direct and manage assistant and lean buying staff that works on MX clients
• 5% - Maintain knowledge and understanding of industry trends and new technologies that effect the buying discipline

Who You Are

• A self starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
• A strong team leader with people management skills
• A calculated risk taker with the foresight to understand implications
• Comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback and opportunities for growth
• Confident in navigating conversations with senior leadership internally and externally
• Well versed in communicating with and presenting to clients regularly
• Able to thrive under pressure, driving success in deadline driven environments
• Process and detail oriented with the ability to pivot and embrace change
• An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in active buying within the advertising + marketing environment
• 5+ years of experience in principal-based buying, barter and/or trade
• Multi-channel experience across CTV, linear, audio, digital, etc.
  • Programmatic experience a plus
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; able to confidently present and “sell through” ideas
• Strong experience and principles navigating cross-department relationships
• Leadership and supervisory experience, including strategic and people management sills
• Extensive experience leading direct client interaction and relationships
• Established relationships with industry salespeople

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

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

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.