Assistant, Audio Investor

Horizon Media•New York, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant, Audio Investor’s role is to gain an understanding of the audio landscape and negotiation process that will ultimately lead to advancement to Audio Investor in either local or national audio. This includes marketplace trends and a holistic top-line view of all audio platforms including AM/FM radio, digital audio, satellite, podcasting & HD Radio.

Requirements

Interested in the Audio landscape with a desire to innovate and keep up with trends
Hungry to learn more and further your knowledge of the media landscape
A left and right brain thinker – a data powered strategist
Comfortable working within large sets of data and numbers
A problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions
Results oriented; consistently motivated, proactive, and resourceful
A strong, effective communicator
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
An effective time manager, comfortable working with multiple timelines and deliverables
Flexible in working both independently and with a team, willing to roll up your sleeves
An individual who t akes pride in ownership of work and demonstrates accountability
Able to thrive in an agile, fast paced environment and seek out feedback proactively

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work or internship experience
Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, good communication skills, ability to recognize problems & identify solutions, willingness to learn & grow
Proficiency working within Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Administration - 70 % Responsibilities include ordering & confirming orders, handling makegoods, monitoring placement of scheduled spots, maintaining added value and billing reconciliation
Review & understand buying guideline (goals & objectives ) with Investor
Maintain accurate buy files with financial information to align with buying system
Assume buying responsibilities from pre-buy to post buy in small markets/on accounts
Client Management - 10 % Implement work-related goals established by investor/brand team on behalf of clients
Networking – 10% Establish & maintain business relationship with vendor partners
Training and Development – 10% Learn & understand media terminology