Senior Strategist, Business Solutions (Temp)

Horizon Media • New York, NY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Horizon Next is a leading marketing organization focused on innovation and data-driven strategies. We operate at the intersection of people, data, and media, providing strategic leadership to drive client growth through brand strategy, media planning and investment, and advanced analytics. Our goal is to continuously outperform yesterday by embracing innovation and understanding the evolving media landscape. We foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and employees feel welcomed, safe, and empowered. We believe in hiring talented individuals, challenging them, and providing ample opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• Strong writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to think analytically and strategically, with a data-driven approach.
• Collaborative and team-oriented with strong time management and organization skills.
• Problem-solving ability with the capacity to develop creative solutions.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to follow-through.
• Nimble and flexible with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player, willing to contribute actively.
• Enthusiasm for mentoring and teaching team members.
• Supportive of and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

• 1.5+ years of previous media planning experience.
• Understanding of advanced analytics and performance media.
• Familiarity with marketing principles, analytics, and concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to apply these functions to media planning.
• Robust proficiency in basic functions within media planning systems and tools (media management system, billing system, competitive and targeting tools).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to confidently present and sell ideas internally and to clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of strategic media plans with guidance from a supervisor, based on client direction and media principles.
• Analyze consumer research and competitive intelligence findings.
• Collaborate on developing points of view for new media opportunities.
• Generate presentation decks, finalize presentations, and participate in client presentations with junior and senior team members.
• Enhance understanding of media strategy and applications through internal training and development.
• Manipulate and analyze large datasets, including TV attribution models and their outputs.
• Collaborate on reporting for traditional channels, providing insights and implications.
• Create reports to showcase findings.
• Build and strengthen relationships with core clients and industry partners.
• Ensure accuracy of billing, budgets, and flowcharts.
• Manage day-to-day team projects, proof junior team members' work, and manage timelines and deliverables for internal and cross-functional teams.
• Oversee junior team members' engagement with other Horizon Next departments (Investment, Traffic, Operations).
• Guide the growth of Assistants and/or Strategists within Horizon Next and the industry, providing education on best practices and media principles.
• Contribute to performance reviews of junior team members, identifying strengths and areas for growth.
• Participate in the interview process for Assistant/Strategist roles.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
• Consideration of qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

What This Job Offers

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