Strategist, Business Solutions

Horizon Media•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$66,300 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Horizon Media, founded in 1989, is a marketing and advertising firm headquartered in New York City with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. Known for its innovative approach and personal client service, Horizon is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. The company fosters an environment where employees feel welcomed, safe, and empowered, valuing diverse perspectives and authentic voices. Horizon's success is built on hiring talented individuals, challenging them, and providing opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Strong writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Independent worker with strong time management and organization skills.
Problem-solving ability with the capacity to develop creative solutions.
Team player willing to collaborate.
Nimble and flexible with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to follow-through.
Eager to mentor and teach team members new skills.
Advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of previous media planning experience, with multiple media channels preferred.
Strong understanding of media math, terminology, and analytical tools (MRI, Nielsen).
Skilled in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to discuss their application in media planning.
Client relationship management experience.
Experience developing and presenting plan presentations.

Responsibilities

Support Senior Strategist and Supervisor in media planning and client deliverables.
Create, format, and update flowcharts, ensuring accuracy.
Collaborate on the development of Points of View (POVs) for new media opportunities.
Utilize consumer research and competitive intelligence tools (MRI, Cadence, AdIntel) to identify trends and insights.
Prepare and distribute traffic instructions, track deadlines, and respond to inquiries.
Oversee billing and budget maintenance, working with budget analysts.
Organize team documents and maintain timelines to meet client deadlines.
Establish frameworks and templates for presentations and team projects.
Build and maintain communication with clients and media partners.
Collaborate with leadership to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Keep leadership updated on deliverable status and timing.
Interact with other Horizon departments (Investment, Traffic, Operations).
Apply knowledge of clients' businesses and industries to enhance relationships.
Guide the development of Assistant Strategists, educating them on Horizon's culture, the media industry, and trends.
Delegate and manage Assistant's daily tasks, reviewing finalized work.
Contribute to performance reviews of Assistant Strategists.
Participate in the interview process for Assistant Strategist positions.