Strategist, Business Solutions (Temp)
About The Position
Horizon Media is hiring a temporary Strategist, Business Solutions to support media strategy, account management, internal relationship management, and mentorship. The role supports Senior Strategists and Supervisors across client deliverables, uses consumer research and competitive intelligence to identify trends and insights, and helps develop points of view on media opportunities. It also coordinates client materials, budgets, timelines, and communication with clients, media partners, and internal departments. The Strategist guides and reviews the work of an Assistant Strategist and contributes to their development and performance reviews. The position calls for strong writing, presentation, communication, organization, time management, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. The posting indicates that there are no requirements for certificates, licenses, registrations, physical activity, or work environment. The stated salary range is $1,275 to $1,538.46 per week; actual pay may vary based on factors including skills, experience, training, licensure or certifications, and equity.
Requirements
- Strong writing, presentation, and communication skills for sharing status updates, presenting recommendations, and providing 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.
- Ability to be nimble and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to follow through.
- Eagerness to mentor and teach team members new skills.
- Support for and advocacy of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Nice To Haves
- 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 such as MRI and Nielsen.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including the ability to discuss how their functions apply to media planning.
- Client relationship management experience.
- Experience developing and presenting plan presentations.
Responsibilities
- Support Senior Strategists and Supervisors across client deliverables using an understanding of the media planning process.
- Create, format, and update flowcharts and ensure the Assistant Strategist’s output is accurate.
- Collaborate on developing points of view about new media opportunities.
- Use consumer research and competitive intelligence tools, including MRI, Cadence, and AdIntel, to identify trends and insights.
- Continue to strengthen understanding of media strategy and its applications.
- 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 the 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 HMI contact.
- Collaborate with the Senior Strategist and Supervisor to identify problems and recommend solutions.
- Keep the Senior Strategist and Supervisor informed about deliverable status and timing.
- Work effectively with other Horizon departments, including Investment, Traffic, and Operations.
- Apply knowledge of current or previous clients’ businesses and industries to enhance relationships.
- Guide the Assistant Strategist’s development, including education about Horizon’s culture and principles, the media industry, and relevant trends.
- Delegate and manage the Assistant Strategist’s daily tasks and review finalized 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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