Assistant Audio Investor

Horizon Media • New York, NY

7d

About The Position

The Assistant Audio Investor will develop an understanding of the audio marketplace and negotiation process, with the goal of advancing to an Audio Investor role in local or national audio. The role covers audio platforms including AM/FM radio, digital audio, satellite, podcasting, and HD Radio, along with marketplace trends.

The position is primarily administrative and supports audio buying from pre-buy through post-buy, including order management, placement monitoring, makegoods, added value, and billing reconciliation. It also involves client-related work, vendor relationship building, and training in media terminology. The role requires comfort working with data, strong organization and communication, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Interest in the audio landscape and a desire to innovate and keep up with trends.
• Willingness to learn and expand knowledge of the media landscape.
• Comfort working with large sets of data and numbers.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to recognize problems and identify solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple timelines and deliverables.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive, resourceful, results-oriented, and accountable approach to work.
• Ability to thrive in an agile, fast-paced environment and seek feedback proactively.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work or internship experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Order and confirm orders, handle makegoods, monitor the placement of scheduled spots, maintain added value, and reconcile billing.
• Review and understand buying guidelines, goals, and objectives with the Investor.
• Maintain accurate buy files with financial information aligned with the buying system.
• Assume buying responsibilities from pre-buy through post-buy in small markets or on accounts.
• Implement work-related goals established by the Investor and brand team on behalf of clients.
• Establish and maintain business relationships with vendor partners.
• Learn and understand media terminology.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).
• Mental health and wellness resources.
• Pet insurance.
• Childcare resources.
• Identity theft insurance.
• Fertility assistance programs.
• Fitness reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed