Senior Strategist, Business Solutions

Horizon Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Company paid holidays

Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

Mental health resources

Pet insurance

Childcare resources

Identity theft insurance

Fertility assistance programs

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon Next is seeking a data-driven strategist to support media planning, client partnerships, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment. You will contribute to the development of compelling media plans and performance analyses that drive client growth.

The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and delivering actionable insights through analytics and effective communication. A proactive, detail-oriented team player who excels under pressure will thrive.

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years in media planning or related field.
• Strong understanding of analytics and performance media.
• Familiarity with marketing principles, analytics and concepts.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; able to discuss applications to media planning.
• Experience presenting and selling ideas to clients internally and to customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop sound, strategic media plans based on client direction and media principles.
• Analyze consumer research and competitive intelligence findings with junior team members.
• Collaborate on POVs for new media opportunities and present to clients.
• Create and refine presentation decks; participate in client presentations.
• Analyze large datasets and TV attribution outputs; generate insights across channels.

Skills

Media planning

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Media management system

Billing system

Targeting tools

Job description

Who We Are

Job Description

Who We Are

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 Next, 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.

What You’ll Do

40%Strategic Planning

• Assist in the development of sound, strategic media plans with guidance/input from Supervisor, all based on client direction and an understanding of media principles
• Responsible for analysis of consumer research and competitive intelligence findings by junior team
• Collaborate on the development of POVs for new media opportunities on an ongoing basis
• Partner with junior and senior team members to generate presentation decks, put together final draft of presentation, participate in presenting to clients
• Continue to strengthen understanding of media strategy and applications, proactive in taking part in internal training & development opportunities
• Manipulate and analyze large datasets including TV attribution models and their outputs; collaborate on reporting for all traditional channels to providing insights and implications, create reports to showcase findings

20% Account Management

• Build and strengthen relationships with core clients and industry partners by serving as a Horizon Next contact
• Own and ensure accuracy of billing, budgets and flowcharts

20% Internal Relationship Management

• Manage day to day team projects, proof junior team member’s work, manage timelines and deliverables for internal and cross functional teams

20% Mentorship & Guidance

• Oversee junior team member’s engagement & interactions with other Horizon Next departments (i.e. Investment, Traffic, Operations)
• Guide Assistant(s) and/or Strategist(s) growth within Horizon Next and the industry at large, providing education on best practices and media principals
• Contribute to performance reviews of junior team members identifying strengths and areas for growth
• Participate in the interview process for Assistant/Strategist roles

Who You Are

• A strong writer, presenter and communicator
• A left and right brain thinker – a data powered strategist
• A collaborative, team-oriented worker with strong time management and organization skills
• A problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions
• Detail oriented with commitment to follow through
• Nimble and flexible with ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment
• A strong team player, willing to roll up your sleeves
• Excited to mentor and teach team members
• A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 1.5+ years previous media planning experience
• Understanding of advanced analytics and performance media
• Familiarity with marketing principles, analytics and concepts
• Skilled in Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to discuss how those functions can or should be applied relative to the media planning process
• Robust proficiency in basic functions within systems and tools related to the media planning process (i.e. media management system, billing system, competitive and targeting tools)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to confidently present and sell through ideas both internally and to clients

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

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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

$66,300.00 - $80,000.00

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role.

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.