Associate Director, Horizon Futures, Channel

Horizon Media Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

Horizon Media Inc. is seeking an Associate Director, Future of Channel in New York to lead channel-driven strategic initiatives and mentor team members. You will collaborate with Business Solutions, Analytics, and Investment teams to develop thought leadership and client-ready insights.

You will influence media strategy through forecasting, consumer journey analysis, and advanced analytics, while representing Horizon at industry events and maintaining partner relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Marketing, Communications, Data Solutions, Analytics or a related field.
• Minimum of 6–7 years of relevant experience in insights, strategy, data solutions and resource development within media/marketing/technology sectors.
• Exceptional organizational, project-management, and multitasking abilities.
• Experience managing people is preferred; ability to advise and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Support agency thought leadership publications and initiatives, including channel strategy perspectives and forecasting.
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders across Business Solutions, Investment, Analytics.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key media partners and clients.
• Build client exposure and relationships under supervision.
• Attend industry events and summarize key takeaways for Horizon.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Storytelling

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business/Marketing/Communications/Data Analytics

Tools

Nielsen

Comscore

AI agents & models

Data visualization tools

BI tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Associate Director, Future of Channel is a critical member of the Horizon Futures Channel team. The role reports to a VP or SVP and collaborates on agency initiatives, leading projects, and mentoring direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Support agency thought leadership publications and initiatives, including thought‑provoking and actionable points of view on channel consumption, emerging opportunities, forecasting, and predictions of evolving behavior, market shifts, and technology that will influence media strategy and innovation. Propose initiatives to take on as lead, coached by the manager.
• Develop collaborative and influential relationships with Business Solutions, Investment, Analytics, and other internal stakeholders.
• Establish strong relationships with key media partners of Horizon and clients for shared initiatives.
• Build client exposure and relationships under the supervision of the manager.
• Attend agency and industry events and develop recaps of key takeaways to keep Horizon at the forefront of marketplace trends and innovations.

Strategic Best Practices

• Develop understanding of and advocate for marketing strategy best practices by leveraging both external and internal resources.
• Work with the manager to advise Business Solutions teams and other stakeholders on higher‑order strategic questions related to channel‑led projects (e.g., consumer journey work, budget setting, custom work, forecasting).
• Represent the Futures perspective in client meetings and internal discussions.

Data and Measurement Expertise

• Support agency partnerships and evaluation of media measurement and currency providers.
• Build expertise on Horizon’s blu. platform, understanding its capabilities, data sources, and how to engage marketing sciences for advanced analyses.
• Proactively monitor the data and measurement landscape to identify complementary resources or those to evaluate within the blu. ecosystem, and recommend solutions for clients in partnership with Analytics.

Integrated Leadership

• Collaborate closely with Horizon Futures’ Consumer & Culture and Multicultural teams to ensure understanding and application of evolving capabilities.
• Proactively develop knowledge of and relationships with Horizon’s COEs, BST, Investment and Horizon Holdings services.

Resource Development

• Help manage Channel‑led contracts, cultivate partner relationships, assist the manager in developing proposals for Finance and leadership, and monitor licenses, spend commitments and timelines.
• Develop and source training on proprietary and syndicated Channel tools to empower BSTs, Investment and other stakeholders.
• Support testing of Channel resources, and testing and beta needs of other internal teams.
• Support the product team on blu. and other resource development initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities and Career Growth

• Oversee ongoing training and professional development for team members, ensuring fluency with the blu. platform, AI, advanced analytics tools, proprietary resources, and new communication channels.
• Mentor any direct report(s) to support their growth, independence, and managerial skills.
• Participate in all mandatory Horizon training initiatives and the mentorship program.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Data Solutions, Analytics or a related field. Minimum of 6–7 years of relevant experience in insights, strategy, data solutions and resource development within the media, marketing, or technology sectors. Exceptional organizational, project‑management, and multitasking abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word), Nielsen, Comscore, AI agents and models, media research/reporting resources, data visualization, and business intelligence tools. Experience managing people is preferred.

Who You Are

A strategic thinker passionate about leveraging insights, data, and research to drive business growth and innovation in dynamic environments. An engaging and persuasive storyteller who translates complex data into compelling narratives. Curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning, with the ability to synthesize information into actionable strategies. Comfortable navigating ambiguity in fast‑paced environments and eager to explore emerging AI-driven capabilities while maintaining critical evaluation. Skilled at building relationships across disciplines, including senior executives, clients, finance, and partners. Confident and effective in verbal and written communication, boasting experience presenting and selling ideas to diverse audiences.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: $125,000.00 – $150,000.00. The actual base salary may vary based on experience, skill set, and qualifications. The company offers a competitive total rewards package including discretionary bonus, health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company‑paid holidays, unlimited paid time off, mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Workplace

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.