Assistant Strategist, Horizon Futures, Multicultural

New York City, NY (On-site)

$40K/yr – $50K/yrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and support multicultural media planning initiatives from research through implementation, collaborating with strategists and internal teams to develop plans, maintain timelines, and capture learnings.

Own day-to-day account tasks and thought leadership resources with vendor coordination
Support plan development, implementation, and cross-team coordination
Contribute to research-informed strategy and client/internal meetings

Job Description

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day account maintenance tasks inclusive of thought leadership resources, vendor communication/management,
Support Multicultural Team members with overall plan development, implementation, and maintenance
Analyze competitive research to inform strategic planning and implementation
Contribute creative media ideas in brainstorming sessions during development process
Attend and participate in client and internal meetings, where applicable
Distribute meeting recap notes to internal team members summarizing all deliverables and next steps
Assist Strategist in management of client and internal projects (i.e. analyzing media briefs, ensuring all strategic direction and timelines are clearly communicated and maintained, development of media partner guides, development of Multicultural handbooks and POVs, etc.)
Learn about the various departments at Horizon and how each work together
Work with Strategist on research initiatives, utilizing tools and resources that will aid in the consumer insight gathering and strategic planning process (i.e. MRI, Vivvix, Claritas360, etc.)
Participate in HMI’s Media 101 Training program as well as other syndicated and proprietary training sessions

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing or related experience
Internship experience in marketing or media is preferred
Strong problem-solving mentality, work ethic, and verbal and written communication skills
Enthusiastic, proactive, and adaptable with excellent organization skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated interest in the media industry with a desire to learn more
Basic understanding of number relationships, media math, and terminology

Benefits

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
fitness reimbursement

Horizon Media

Horizon Media is a leader in driving business-based outcomes for marketers. The company was founded in 1989, is headquartered in New York, and has offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. With estimated billings of $8.7 billion and over 2,300 employees, Horizon is the third largest U.S. media agency according to COMvergence data. Recognized as one of the world’s ten most innovative marketing and advertising companies by Fast Company, Horizon Media has been named Media Agency of the Year by MediaPost, Adweek and AdAge and is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its culture, Horizon is also consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, Forbes, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal; including “Best Workplaces for Diversity,” “Best Workplaces for Women,” and “Best Workplaces for Millennials” honors. Bill Koenigsberg, President, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media, has earned almost every industry accolade and, in 2019, garnered the marketing’s highest honor when he was inducted into the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Hall of Fame. TOGETHER WE'RE BUILDING A PLACE OF BELONGING At Horizon, diversity, equity and inclusion are pillars of our culture. Numerous studies show that a more diverse workplace benefits everyone in so many ways; employees, organizations and their clients. When people feel that they belong and are included, they become committed and feel empowered to be more innovative. And that is the workforce we strive to have. We welcome everyone and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We want you to feel welcomed, safe and know that you’re a vital member of our community. For more information, visit: www.horizonmedia.com or www.horizonmedia.com/careers.

Founded in 1989

New York, New York, US

3.1K employees (689 in marketing)

www.horizonmedia.com