Supervisor, Integrated Investment

Horizon Media Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Mental health resources

Pet insurance

Childcare resources

Identity theft insurance

Fertility assistance

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon Media Inc. is a NYC-based advertising firm known for its culture and client-centric approach. We seek a senior team leader to manage media strategy, digital planning and buying, and mentor junior members across national and local campaigns.

You will oversee client communications, optimize campaigns, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver strong results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years digital media experience with active buying.
• Strong negotiation skills and media industry relationships.
• Experience leading media professionals and client-facing presentations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team management, delegation and performance reviews.
• Develop and articulate media strategies for digital planning and buying.
• Lead client presentations and strategy materials.
• Monitor marketplace trends and apply insights to campaigns.
• Foster relationships with vendors and internal partners.
• Ensure timely delivery of campaigns and post-launch optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Data analysis

Written communication

Presentation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job DescriptionWho We AreHorizon 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.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 DoTeam Management and Delegation – 25%Oversee junior team members, and manage expectations with team leadership in the creation of media specific documents such as media plans, buy documents, objectives and strategies decks and other related functionsOversee junior team members tasks in negotiating and maintaining schedulesGuide team in setting goals and project tasks & timelines, ensuring team members have challenging, level-appropriate projects and opportunities to learn new skills, contributing to overall team successHave foresight and understanding of projects to maintain and adjust timing of deliverables for team at large, communicating changes to managers and leadershipGuide team in ensuring team members have challenging, level-appropriate projects and opportunities to learn new skills, contributing to overall team successManage and develop junior team member(s), contributing to growth plans and career goalsManage performance reviews: including providing clear next steps for growth, suggest training opportunities, and ensure actions are takenProvide ongoing education and training on best practices, media principles, and industry at large to junior teamAssist in the training of Assistants and Associates regarding media fundamentals, policies/procedures, and computer systemsParticipate in interview process for junior team members’ rolesMedia Strategy – 25%Develop and articulate media strategies as it pertains to digital planning and buying, setting the team up for success in building tactical plans per client KPIsLead team alongside Associate Director and Director in creation of strategy/tactical recommendation materials for client presentationsIncorporate data from Horizon Media’s suite of planning, evaluation and buying tools for application/analysis into competitive landscape, target digital consumption support, plan development and reportingLead brainstorms to kick off plan and consideration set development with the intention of bringing great ideas to lifeWork closely with Horizon account teams (I.e. Business Solutions) on client strategy, ensuring strategy is implemented throughout the buying processTake lead in creation and presentation of media specific documents such as media plans, objectives and strategies decks, and other related functionsStay on top of marketplace conditions, monitoring trends, tools, opportunities and applications within digital and video environments, and appropriately apply that knowledge to campaign strategy and client goalsAs the account lead, effectively communicate client’s goals and deadlines to the team; responsible for proofing and delivering final buysProvide an active voice in client & internal meetings/callsRelationship Management & Mentorship – 15%Foster strong, mutually beneficial relationships, building trust and accountability with Horizon Media departments to facilitate problem solving, i.e. Business Solutions, Social Marketplace, Hx AdOps, as well as clientsWork closely with vendors to promote advantageous relationships for our clientsApply knowledge of current/previous clients’ specific business and industry to enhance and further relationshipsAct as key resource and trusted partner for clients (i.e., campaign updates, creative needs, POVs on industry changes)Media Negotiating & Buying – 15%Manage RFP creation and review of partners/site responses, act of point of escalation for partner negotiationsProvide final sign off on insertion orders within internal systems tool and accuracy of plan detailsAct as a resource for team as they work through the planning processSpearhead collaboration with other Horizon Media teams (Business Solutions, Social, etc.) towards 360 partnerships, incorporating relevant extensionsInitiate and guide team collaboration with key partners during planning process, including Partners, Creative Agencies, and biddable activation teams (e.g. Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic)Campaign Management & Execution – 10%Oversee management of budgets and deliverables (GRPs, impressions, response data, etc.) across National, Local, OTT buys across markets and team membersEnsure proper protocol for trafficking and site tagging is followed by junior team membersProvide final sign off on specs documents and confirm all materials are received from creative agencyEnsure that all execution and campaign post launch information are compiled in a timely fashionAct as resource for junior team members on mid-campaign reconciliation, billing, pacing, campaign validation and brand safetyReporting & Analysis – 10%Act as primary resource for junior team members as they work through optimization strategies, proactively communicating challenges and opportunities across display, mobile, social, video, the buying strategy and network performanceEncouraging junior team members to draw thoughtful, data-based conclusions that illustrates the ‘why’ behind performance, and maps back to the overall strategyReview dashboard and all insights and provide feedback as necessary to ensure accuracy ahead of client deliveryProvide client facing insights into buying strategy, network performance and optimizationsOversee weekly campaign pacing, clearance and goal delivery, reacting quickly to results and implement required optimizations for all accountsWho You AreA strong writer, communicator and presenterA left and right brain thinker – data powered mindsetComfortable working within large sets of data and numbersResults oriented; consistently motivated, proactive, and resourcefulAn independent worker with strong time management and organization skillsTakes pride in ownership of work and demonstrates accountabilityA collaborative, team-oriented manager with strong delegation and organization skills; able to manage up & downA problem solver with foresight and the ability to develop creative solutionsDetail oriented with commitment to follow throughNimble and flexible to succeed in a fast-paced environmentA strong team player, willing to roll up their sleevesInterested in the digital and video landscape with a desire to innovate and keep up with trendsExcited to lead, grown and coach team membersAn advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and InclusionPreferred Skills & ExperienceExperience working in advertising/marketing environment5 years previous digital media experience and active buying, preferably with direct client experienceExperience with buying across the National video landscape is requiredBuy-management experience, analyzing all aspects of metrics including CPL & CPPStrong negotiation skills and media industry relationshipsStrong grasp of various channels and buying methods (video, display, programmatic, social)Familiarity with marketing principles, analytics and conceptsAdvanced skills within Microsoft Office Suite and media buying toolsHoned skillset in negotiating and constructing digital media plans, understanding of planning, buying & activationMastery of third-party ad server and ad verifications (DCM, Double Verify, Innovid preferred)Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to confidently present and “sell through” ideas both internally and to ClientsLeadership and supervisory experience in terms of developing media professionalsHorizon 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$80,000.00 - $105,000.00A 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.