Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a strategic Vice President of Product Marketing to lead Horizon's go to market strategy and execution during a period of transformative growth and innovation. This leader will be responsible for developing and executing the go-to-market strategy for Horizon's portfolio of technology products and data offerings, crafting compelling narratives that position our solutions in the marketplace, and driving business growth through effective product marketing and strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will combine deep product marketing expertise with strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex technical capabilities into clear value propositions.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Execution
- Develop and execute comprehensive go-to-market frameworks that drive adoption, growth, differentiation and market leadership.
- Translate capabilities into compelling narratives that simplify complexity and empower marketers.
- Build and execute plans to establish Horizon's thought leadership in priority domains such as AI, marketing technology, data solutions, and beyond.
Product Management Leadership
- Support product pricing, packaging, naming and positioning strategies.
- Drive impactful roadmap communications both internally and externally.
- Establish product marketing best practices, processes, and methodologies.
Market Strategy & Growth
- Lead market intelligence and competitive analysis efforts to inform product strategy and positioning.
- Create frameworks for measuring and optimizing go to market effectiveness.
- Support sales teams with tailored narratives for high-stakes pitches and RFIs.
Cross Functional Leadership
- Partner closely with Product Management, Program Management, and client facing stakeholders to ensure alignment between product strategy and go-to-market execution.
- Collaborate closely with Corporate Marketing to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.
- Partner with enablement teams to support product adoption and evangelism.
Qualifications
- 7+ years experience in product marketing roles, with 3+ years in leadership roles.
- Proven track record of leading go-to-market initiatives; experience in technology companies a plus.
- A player coach who equally thrives developing strategies and getting things done.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Experience MarTech, data and/or AI-driven solutions to sophisticated enterprise buyers.
- Track record of building, scaling, and managing teams.
- Strong people leadership and talent development capabilities
- Ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders around common objectives.
- Working understanding of enterprise MarTech, data platforms, and emerging AI/ML technologies.
- Strong grasp of media and advertising industry dynamics and buyer behavior.
- Proven ability to translate technical capabilities into compelling value propositions.
- Experience with modern marketing technologies and methodologies.
- Bachelor's degree required; ongoing professional development in product marketing and technology encouraged.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to shape the market narrative for transformative marketing technology
- Collaborative and innovative work environment with a focus on professional growth.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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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
$170,000.00 - $200,000.00A 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
- 7+ years of experience in product marketing roles
- 3+ years of experience in leadership roles
- Proven track record leading go-to-market initiatives
- Strong written communication skills
- Experience with MarTech, data, and/or AI-driven solutions for sophisticated enterprise buyers
- Experience building, scaling, and managing teams
- Strong people leadership and talent development capabilities
- Ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders around common objectives
- Working understanding of enterprise MarTech, data platforms, and emerging AI/ML technologies
- Strong grasp of media and advertising industry dynamics and buyer behavior
- Ability to translate technical capabilities into compelling value propositions
- Experience with modern marketing technologies and methodologies
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in technology companies
- Ongoing professional development in product marketing and technology
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.
