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.

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

Executing quality media assignments through the negotiation & allocation of audio media schedules that meet and/or exceed the client’s marketing & promotional objectives.

50% – Negotiation/Recommend Task

10% – Client Management Task

15%- Networking Task

10% – Training & Development Task

15%- Guide/Mentoring Task

• Responsible for delivering cost effective quality audio schedules on assigned accounts (national)
• Accountable for the stewardship & maintenance of all buys
• Negotiate, maintain & monitor best pricing in assigned markets/marketplace
• Provide accurate cost projections based on current marketplace conditions & historical data in assigned markets/accounts
• Full understanding of market landscape/trends, nuances, marketplace intel & competitive
• Full understanding of buying guidelines; client’s goals & objectives
• Adhere to buying guidelines & provide strong rationale for any deviations
• Implement work-related goals established by Supervisor or Director on behalf of clients
• Secure, maintain & track added value activity associated with buy placements with assistance from dedicated Promotions team
• Capable of evaluating, negotiating & positioning multi-platform proposals & providing a strong POV
• Establish & maintain business relationships with vendor partners
• Ensure all buys are pre-posted & rerated & secure bonus/compensatory weight if necessary
• Post on a quarterly basis & provide rationale for an under-delivery & secure compensatory weight for any shortfalls
• Ensure Assistant Audio Investors are reconciling invoices according to billing timeline
• Train & mentor Assistant Audio Investors
• Responsible for the training & development of Assistant Audio Investors

Who You Are

• Hungry to advance your knowledge of advertising, marketing, and media principles
• Willing to take initiative, be an active participant in team discussions
• An effective communicator who thinks strategically
• A problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Comfortable working with multiple timelines and deliverables; able to effectively manage your time
• Someone who thrives working both independently and within a team
• Comfortable working within large sets of data and numbers
• Results and solutions oriented; consistently motivated, proactive, and resourceful
• An advocate for and supporter of diversity, equity and inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience

• College degree or relevant work/internship experience
• Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint, and Strata View & SBMS
• Negotiation skills & tactics, strong match skills detail oriented, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task & prioritize workload responsibilities, good communication skills, anticipate next step & have the ability to recognize problems & identify solutions, willingness to learn, grow & mentor, ability to interact with other departments, strong interpersonal skills, team player with a positive attitude

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.

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

$64,350.00 – $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.