Strategist, Business Solutions (Temp)

Horizon Media; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Media in New York is seeking a driven Strategist/Assistant Strategist to support across strategic planning, account management and internal relationships. You will contribute to POVs, leverage research tools to identify trends, and help manage timelines and client deliverables.

The role emphasizes mentorship, collaboration with multiple departments, and delivering clear communications. Hybrid work model in a fast-paced team environment is offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of media planning experience.
• Strong understanding of media math and terminology.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Client relationship management experience.
• Experience developing and presenting plan presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Strategist and Supervisor across client deliverables.
• Create, format, and update flowcharts; ensure accuracy of outputs.
• Collaborate on POVs for new media opportunities; identify trends and insights.
• Oversee traffic instructions, track deadlines and respond to inquiries.
• Assist with budgeting, invoicing, and calendar management; maintain client timelines.
• Mentor and guide Assistant Strategist; participate in interview process and performance reviews.

Skills

Media planning

Media math

Excel

PowerPoint

Client relations

Plan presentations

Tools

MRI

Nielsen

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 allows us to create a more rewarding culture, and experience, together.

What You'll Do

30% - Strategic Planning

• Use your understanding of the media planning process to support Senior Strategist and Supervisor across a multitude of client deliverables
• Create, format, and update flowcharts; ensuring Assistant's output is accurate
• Collaborate on the development of POVs for new media opportunities, on an ongoing basis
• Responsible for utilizing consumer research and competitive intelligence tools (MRI, Cadence, AdIntel) to identify key trends and insights
• Continue to strengthen understanding of media strategy and applications

30% - Account Management

• Prepare and distribute traffic instructions, partner with Traffic team to track deadlines and deliverables, responding to any inquiries appropriately
• Oversee the billing and budget maintenance process; work closely with budget analyst, when applicable
• Organize team documents and maintain timelines to ensure all client deadlines are met
• Establish frameworks and templates for presentations decks and team projects
• Build and foster open communication with clients and media partners, serving as a key HMI contact

20% - Internal Relationship Management

• Collaborate with Senior Strategist and Supervisor to identify problems and recommend solutions
• Keep Senior Strategist and Supervisor updated on the status and timing of deliverables
• Engage and effectively interact with other Horizon departments, i.e. Investment, Traffic, Operations
• Apply knowledge of current/previous clients' specific business and industry to enhance and further relationships

20% - Mentorship

• Effectively guide development of Assistant Strategist within Horizon as well as the industry at large, educating Assistant on Horizon's culture and principles, the media industry and relevant trends
• Delegate and manage Assistant daily tasks, reviewing all finalized work for internal or client distribution
• Contribute to performance reviews of Assistant Strategist, identifying strengths and areas for growth
• Participate in the interview process for Assistant Strategist position

Who You Are

A strong writer, presenter and communicator in order to share status updates, present recommendations and provide strategy and insights to client and internal teams

An independent worker with strong time management and organization skills

A problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions

A team player, willing to roll up your sleeves

Nimble and flexible with ability to succeed in a fast‑paced environment

Detail oriented with a commitment to follow through

Eager to mentor and teach team members new skills

An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• - 1+ years previous media planning experience, with multiple media channels preferred
• - Strong understanding of media math, terminology and analytical tools (MRI, Nielsen)
• - Skilled in Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to discuss how those functions can or should be applied relative to the media planning process
• - Client relationship management experience
• - Experience developing and presenting plan presentations

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

There are no requirements for certificates, licenses and registrations

Physical Activity and Work Environment

There are no requirements for physical activity and work environment

Salary Range

Salary Range: 1,275 to $1,538.46 a week. A successful applicant's actual weekly or hourly rate may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity.

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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 empl