Temp Supervisor, Social

Horizon Media Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,760 - 91,864; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Next in New York is seeking a seasoned Social Media Lead to guide paid social campaigns and analytics in a data-driven setting. You will supervise campaign setup, optimize performance, and deliver insights for clients while coordinating with cross-functional Horizon Next teams.

The role emphasizes leadership of junior staff, with a focus on strategy, reporting, and collaborative planning across partners and internal groups.

Qualifications

• Strong writer and presenter.
• Left and right brain thinker – a data powered strategist.
• Independent worker with strong time-management and organization skills.
• Problem solver with foresight and creative solutions.
• Detail oriented with commitment to follow through.
• Flexible and able to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player, willing to roll up sleeves.
• Interest in the social landscape and desire to innovate.
• A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Campaign Management & Execution – oversee RFP creation, partner negotiations, and QA processes.
• Social Media Strategy – lead strategic plan development and cross-team collaboration.
• Reporting & Analysis – drive data analysis, optimization, and dashboards.
• Relationship Management – own client and partner relationships across teams.
• Team Management & Supervision – develop junior staff and conduct performance reviews.

Skills

Paid social media experience

Strong writer

Presenter

Time management

Detail oriented

Team player

DEI advocate

Adaptability

Budget management in social

Advanced analytics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Horizon Next is one of the industry's most innovative and data‑driven marketing organizations, operating at the intersection of people, data, and media. Our business provides strategic leadership to accelerate growth for clients through brand strategy, media planning and investment, and analytics across all channels.

We value diverse perspectives and strive for an environment where employees feel welcomed, safe, and empowered. We hire talented individuals, challenge them, and provide opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Campaign Management & Execution – 20% Supervise RFP creation and review of social partners, proposal analyses, and partner negotiations. Oversee junior team campaign buying from set‑up to keyword selection through to targeting buckets, optimization, and pacing/reporting; implement QA processes. Guide planner in campaign set‑up, including testing methodologies, reporting requirements, and optimization requirements, for ensuring full impact and efficiency of each campaign. Ensure all trafficking and site tagging is accurate by junior team members.
• Social Media Strategy – 30% Lead strategic social plan development in tandem with the Digital & Business Solutions teams. Integrate social insights into overall planning process, incorporating data, research, and analytics into recommendations. Build cross‑team relationships with other Horizon Next teams. Drive team brainstorms for plan and consideration set development. Develop POVs around relevant trends, tools, and emerging opportunities within paid social media. Own creation and development of media‑specific documents such as media plans, objectives, strategies decks, and related functions.
• Reporting & Analysis – 10% Maintain oversight of junior team member’s data analysis and client feedback. Actively drive optimization strategies and communicate challenges and opportunities. Parse large datasets to provide critical thinking and actionable insights. Lead development of processes with Horizon Next Analytics & Business Intelligence teams to aggregate data and ensure standardization. Oversee aggregation of data for dashboards/Excel trackers. Determine set‑up, including testing methodologies, reporting requirements, and optimization requirements.
• Relationship Management – 20% Own relationships with key partners during planning, including Partners, Creative Agencies, and Business Solutions. Build relationships with other Horizon Next departments. Apply knowledge of clients’ specific business and industry. Build trust and establish positive client relationships. Collaborate with Associate Director and Director to identify problems and recommend solutions.
• Team Management & Supervision – 20% Manage and develop junior team members, creating growth plans and clear career goals. Manage performance reviews, coaching, and training. Set goals for career development. Provide education on best practices, media principles, and industry. Participate in interview process for junior team members. Guide team in setting goals, project tasks, and timelines.

Qualifications

• Strong writer and presenter.
• Left and right brain thinker – a data powered strategist.
• Independent worker with strong time‑management and organization skills.
• Problem solver with foresight and creative solutions.
• Detail oriented with commitment to follow through.
• Flexible and able to succeed in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong team player, willing to roll up sleeves.
• Interest in the social landscape and desire to innovate.
• A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of paid social media experience.
• Thorough knowledge of advanced analytics and performance media.
• Understanding of marketing principles, analytics, and concepts.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience buying ads on Facebook and Instagram (critical); additional platforms preferred.
• Exposure to advanced targeting/retargeting tactics in social.
• Comfort owning and managing budget/investment levels in social media.

Salary

Salary Range: $1,730.77 to $2,019.23 per week, subject to variation based on skill set, experience, training, licensure, and equity.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Horizon is a proud 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.