Assistant, Integrated Investment

Horizon Media; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative marketing firm is seeking a detail-oriented individual eager to dive into the media landscape. In this dynamic role, you will assist in media planning and buying, manage campaigns, and ensure accurate billing. The company fosters a collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive culture. Join a team that empowers you to learn and thrive in the ever-evolving media industry, making a real impact on client success.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Wellness resources

Pet insurance

Childcare resources

Identity theft insurance

Fertility programs

Fitness reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating media plans and contracts for advertising space.
• Manage day-to-day communication with internal and external teams.
• Track delivery for all campaigns and verify invoice accuracy.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Who We Are

Horizon Media, founded in 1989 by Bill Koenigsberg, is recognized as one of the most innovative marketing and advertising firms. We are headquartered in New York City, with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. A leader in driving business solutions for marketers, Horizon is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its incredible culture, Horizon is consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business, and Los Angeles Business Journal. Together, we are building a place of belonging.

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 allow 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.

What You’ll Do

Media Planning & Buying – 15%

• Assist in creating and presenting media-specific documents such as media plans, objectives, strategy decks, and related functions.
• Help create contracts within internal systems/tools to reserve advertising space.
• Ensure accuracy of plan details and confirmation of delivery, following proper protocols.
• Gather rates for planning costs.
• Analyze daypart mixes and pricing within plans.
• Collaborate with the team for overall plan development.
• Organize and save all documents in internal folders.

Campaign & Data Management & Execution – 40%

• Assist in managing day-to-day communication with internal and external teams.
• Facilitate account maintenance tasks including schedule changes, programming details, schedule imports, ADU acceptance, and trafficking requests.
• Input schedules in SBMS and ensure weekly weights and unit mixes align with goals.
• Proactively oversee that all deals are delivering by tracking weekly.
• Collaborate with Ad Ops for ad trafficking and site tagging, ensuring proper QA.
• Compile spec documents and ensure receipt of all materials from creative agencies.
• Create post-launch campaign information such as screenshots, links, and delivery data to demonstrate proof of placement.
• Support team members with overall buy activation.

Stewardship & Billing Reconciliation – 20%

• Track delivery for all campaigns.
• Verify invoice accuracy with the billing department.
• Resolve billing discrepancies.
• Assist with post-campaign reconciliation and billing.
• Actualize buys monthly.

Reporting & Analysis – 10%

• Collaborate with Horizon Media Analytics teams to aggregate and validate data.
• Monitor campaign pacing to align with plans and client goals.
• Track buy information and post reports.
• Analyze MSAs and delivery reports quarterly to deliver post reports to the brand team.

Learning & Development – 15%

• Enhance knowledge of the media industry, Horizon Media, and clients.
• Improve skills with Microsoft Office Suite and Horizon proprietary tools.
• Participate in Horizon’s Media 101 and other training programs.
• Learn about various departments and how they work together.
• Attend vendor and internal meetings as applicable.
• Stay updated on industry trends and new technologies affecting buying discipline.

Who You Are

• Hungry to learn more about the media landscape.
• Interested in linear and digital media.
• Effective communicator.
• Problem solver with creative solutions.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Effective time manager, comfortable with multiple deadlines.
• Flexible, independent, and team-oriented.
• Accountable and proactive in seeking feedback.
• Results-oriented, motivated, resourceful.
• Supportive of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in advertising preferred.
• Strong math skills.
• Confident in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

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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, in accordance with legal requirements.

Salary Range

$40,000.00 - $50,000.00

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications. We offer a competitive total rewards package, including a discretionary bonus, health insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, unlimited PTO, wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility programs, and fitness reimbursement.