Job Description
Horizon Next is one of the industry's most innovative and data-driven marketing organizations and sits at the intersection of three constantly changing landscapes: people, data, and media. Our business provides strategic leadership to accelerate growth for our clients through brand strategy, media planning and investment, and best in class analytics across all channels. As the leader in innovative business solutions, we are always pushing ourselves to understand what’s next: our next innovation, our next advancement in analytics, the market’s next media evolution, and your next breakthrough idea. Horizon Next operates with the single goal that tomorrow must outperform today.
At Horizon, we understand the value that different perspectives can bring to our clients and culture, so we strive for an environment where our employees feel welcomed, safe and empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspective allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.
Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.
Buy Development and Management – 25%
Manage budgets and deliverables (GRPs, impressions, response data) across National, Local, OTT buys
React quickly to campaign results, and implement required optimizations as directed
Responsible for negotiating rates, constructing media buys in Core
Steward buys across multiple accounts, managing to individual client KPIs
Work closely with sales representatives to promote advantageous relationships
Serve as a market expert, providing insight to the marketplace conditions, maintaining knowledge and understanding of industry trends
Serve as an account lead across National and Local accounts
Act as a lead voice in client meetings/calls and Horizon Next Business Solutions teams
Provide client facing insights into buying strategy, network performance and optimizations
As the account lead, effectively communicate client’s goals and deadlines to Horizon Next Investment team, responsible for proofing and delivering final buys
Oversee weekly campaign clearance and goal delivery, reacting quickly to results and implement required optimization for both National and Local accounts
Supervise budget and goal delivery of multiple Local markets and buyers, that fall within one specific account
Team Management & Mentorship – 25%
Guide team in setting goals and project tasks & timelines, ensuring team members has challenging, level-appropriate projects and opportunities to learn new skills, contributing to overall team success
Lead performance reviews, identifying training needs for improved performance, setting goals for career development and ensuring actions are taken
Oversee other junior team member’s day to day tasks in negotiating and maintaining Local market schedules for several accounts
Responsible for mentoring and managing additional junior team members on your account teams
Create and present internal training decks for junior team members
Train and oversee Assistant Video Investor regarding media fundamentals, policies/procedures, and computer systems
Participate in interview process for junior team members
Client Relations & Strategic Leadership – 10%
Work closely with Horizon Next account teams (I.e. Business Solutions and Investment) on client strategy, ensuring strategy is implemented throughout the buying process
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal brand teams
Develop and present client presentation materials
A strong team leader with people management skills
Committed to partnering with clients to ensure successful outcomes
A strong, writer, presenter and communicator
Comfortable working within large sets of data and numbers, able to pull insights and strategize
Results and solutions oriented; consistently motivated, proactive, and resourceful
A left and right brain thinker – a data powered mindset
Detail oriented with commitment to follow through
Nimble and flexible to succeed in a fast-paced environment
A strong team player, willing to roll up your sleeves
Excited to manage, mentor and grow junior team members
A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion
Preferred Skills & Experience
Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in active buying
Experience working in fast-paced advertising/marketing environment
Experience with buying across National, Local, Cable, Broadcast, OTT
Strong negotiation skills and media industry relationships
Experience buying across performance and awareness driven campaigns
Team leadership and/or supervisory experience
Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to confidently present
Exceptionally skilled in PowerPoint and Excel
Experience using Core buying system
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
This role does not require certificates, licenses or registrations
Physical Activity and Work Environment
This role does not require any physical activity
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Salary Range
$105,000.00 - $130,000.00
A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.