Strategist, Business Solutions

Horizon Media•New York, NY

1d•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. It is known for its innovative approach to driving business solutions for marketers and its personal client service. Horizon Media is recognized for its culture and has been named to various 'Best Places to Work' lists. The company values diverse perspectives and strives to create an environment where employees feel welcomed, safe, and empowered. Their success is attributed to hiring talented individuals, challenging them, and providing opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Strong writer, presenter, and communicator.
Independent worker with strong time management and organization skills.
Problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions.
Team player, willing to roll up your sleeves.
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.
1+ years 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 how those functions can or should be applied relative to the media planning process.
Client relationship management experience.
Experience developing and presenting plan presentations.

Responsibilities

Support Senior Strategist and Supervisor across client deliverables using understanding of the media planning process.
Create, format, and update flowcharts, ensuring accuracy.
Collaborate on the development of POVs for new media opportunities.
Utilize consumer research and competitive intelligence tools (MRI, Cadence, AdIntel) to identify trends and insights.
Strengthen understanding of media strategy and applications.
Prepare and distribute traffic instructions and partner with the Traffic team to track deadlines and deliverables.
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 foster open communication with clients and media partners, serving as a key HMI contact.
Collaborate with Senior Strategist and Supervisor to identify problems and recommend solutions.
Keep Senior Strategist and Supervisor updated on the status and timing of deliverables.
Engage with other Horizon departments, such as Investment, Traffic, and Operations.
Apply knowledge of current/previous clients’ specific business and industry to enhance relationships.
Guide the development of Assistant Strategist, educating them on Horizon’s culture, the media industry, and relevant trends.
Delegate and manage Assistant daily tasks, reviewing all finalized work.
Contribute to performance reviews of Assistant Strategist, identifying strengths and areas for growth.
Participate in the interview process for Assistant Strategist positions.