Assistant, Investment & Sponsorships

Horizon Media•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant, Investor & Sponsorships role is designed to build a strong understanding of the local audio and video landscape, as well as the negotiation process and big picture sponsorships with the goal of advancing into an Investor role. This is a unique hybrid role that includes building knowledge of media marketplace trends and developing a holistic, top-line understanding of all Local audio and video platforms, as well as promotional sponsorship activations— including AM/FM radio, digital audio, satellite radio, podcasting, cable TV, broadcast television, and digital video.

Requirements

Passionate about the media and digital landscape, with a drive to innovate and stay ahead of audio, streaming & digital trends.
Eager to learn and continuously expand your knowledge of the evolving media industry.
A balanced thinker — combining data-driven strategy with a positive, can-do attitude.
Comfortable analyzing and working with large sets of data and numbers.
A natural problem-solver who can develop thoughtful, creative solutions.
Results-oriented — motivated, proactive, and resourceful in delivering high-quality work.
A strong and effective communicator across teams and stakeholders.
Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Skilled at managing time effectively and comfortable balancing multiple timelines and deliverables.
Adaptable — able to work independently or collaboratively, and ready to roll up your sleeves when needed.
Proud to take ownership of your work, demonstrating accountability and follow-through.
Thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and actively seeks out feedback to grow and improve.
Proficiency working within Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint, and Strata View & SBMS
Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, good communication skills, ability to recognize problems & identify solutions, willingness to learn & grow

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work or internship experience

Responsibilities

Develop a strong understanding of the media landscape, including media terminology and the structure of local audio, TV, and representative firms across the U.S.
Order and confirm media buys, manage makegoods, monitor the placement of scheduled spots, track added value, and handle billing reconciliation.
Collect and organize recap materials from completed sponsorship campaigns, ensuring all documents are client-ready.
Coordination with media partners to assist with activating approved sponsorships
Manage Investment & Sponsorships makegoods as well as help with tracking and organizing added value into quarterly tracking charts, meeting all deadlines.
Monitor scheduled sponsorships and assist with the sharing of assets, Talent IOs, and other deliverables as needed.
Maintain the Investment & Sponsorships station contact database and rep lists on a quarterly basis.
Keep buy files accurate and up to date with complete financial information aligned with the buying system.
Manage buying responsibilities from pre-buy to post-buy for small markets.
Assume project management responsibilities for small sponsorship requests, coordinating and overseeing project execution.
Review and understand buying guidelines, goals, and objectives with Managers & Investors.
Review and understand promotion guidelines, goals, and objectives with Managers & Investors.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendor partners and Horizon Media's internal buying teams to foster integration and collaboration.
Participate in Horizon Media’s Media 101 program to gain a comprehensive understanding of the agency's operations and connect with peers across departments.
Learn and develop a deep understanding of the media landscape and sponsorships process, including media terminology.
Gain foundational knowledge of Investment & Sponsorships across traditional, digital, streaming, and new media platforms.
Take advantage of HMI Go Learn classes to strengthen day-to-day skills and professional growth.