Strategist, Business Solutions (Temp)
About The Position
Horizon Media is hiring a Strategist, Business Solutions to support strategic planning and account management across client work. The role contributes to media planning deliverables, develops insights using consumer research and competitive intelligence, manages budgets and timelines, and maintains communication with clients and media partners. It also collaborates with senior team members and other departments, and guides the development of an Assistant Strategist through delegation, feedback, and mentorship. The position is temporary. The listed salary range is $1,275 to $1,538.46 per week; actual pay may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure or certifications, and equity.
Requirements
- Strong writing, presentation, and communication skills to share status updates and present recommendations, strategy, and insights to clients and internal teams.
- Ability to work independently with strong time-management and organizational skills.
- Problem-solving ability and capacity to develop creative solutions.
- Team-oriented approach and willingness to contribute hands-on.
- Flexibility and ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to follow through.
- Interest in mentoring and teaching team members new skills.
- Support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
- At least 1 year of previous media planning experience; experience across multiple media channels is preferred.
- Strong understanding of media math, terminology, and analytical tools.
- Excel and PowerPoint skills, including the ability to discuss how their functions apply to the media planning process.
- Client relationship management experience.
- Experience developing and presenting plan presentations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with multiple media channels.
- Familiarity with MRI and Nielsen analytical tools.
Responsibilities
- Support the Senior Strategist and Supervisor with client deliverables using knowledge of the media planning process.
- Create, format, and update flowcharts, ensuring the Assistant Strategist’s work is accurate.
- Collaborate on developing points of view about new media opportunities.
- Use consumer research and competitive intelligence tools to identify trends and insights.
- Prepare and distribute traffic instructions; coordinate with the Traffic team to track deadlines and deliverables and respond to inquiries.
- Oversee billing and budget maintenance, working with a budget analyst when applicable.
- Organize team documents and maintain timelines to meet client deadlines.
- Establish frameworks and templates for presentation decks and team projects.
- Build and maintain open communication with clients and media partners, serving as a key Horizon Media contact.
- Work with the Senior Strategist and Supervisor to identify problems and recommend solutions.
- Keep the Senior Strategist and Supervisor informed about deliverable status and timing.
- Coordinate with other Horizon departments, including Investment, Traffic, and Operations.
- Apply knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries to strengthen relationships.
- Guide and mentor the Assistant Strategist on Horizon’s culture and principles, the media industry, and relevant trends.
- Delegate and manage the Assistant Strategist’s daily tasks and review completed work before internal or client distribution.
- Contribute to the Assistant Strategist’s performance reviews by identifying strengths and growth areas.
- Participate in interviews for Assistant Strategist positions.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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