Director, Communications at Horizon Media, Inc. | New York, USA | $130K/yr – $160K/yr

Horizon Media, Inc.

Director, Communications

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$130K/yr – $160K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive enterprise communications and reputation initiatives for Horizon Media Holdings at the senior level, aligning leadership messaging with cross-functional teams.

Own enterprise messaging, brand strategy, and leadership visibility across earned media, speaking platforms, and internal forums.
8+ years of progressive communications experience in media, marketing, or agency settings.
Demonstrated partnership with executive leadership in complex, matrixed organizations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic communications expert to Horizon Media Holdings’ executive leadership team, supporting enterprise messaging, brand strategy, and engagement initiatives
Assist in shaping Horizon’s corporate narrative to strengthen awareness, credibility, and differentiation among clients, talent, partners, and industry stakeholders
Assist in the execution of communications strategy, elevating leadership visibility across earned media, speaking platforms, owned channels, and internal forums
Partner to build integrated reputation-building initiatives including media relations, awards strategy, thought leadership, and social amplification
Support enterprise-wide internal communications that inform, connect, and inspire employees across multi-office, hybrid workforce
Partner closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Talent, Events, Product Marketing, and Business Solutions teams to ensure alignment and message consistency
Support issues and crisis communications planning in collaboration with senior leadership and legal partners
Build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups, navigating competing priorities to move initiatives forward with clarity and impact

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
8+ years of progressive communications experience within media, marketing, advertising, or agency environments
Proven partnership with executive leadership in complex, matrixed organizations
Exceptional writer and storyteller across executive messaging, media relations, internal communications, and thought leadership
Strategic thinker with strong operational discipline and meticulous attention to detail
Sound judgment, discretion, and composure in high pressure environments
Highly organized and results driven, with a clear focus on measurable impact and brand growth
Advocate for emerging tools and AI technologies that enhance measurement, efficiency, and team workflows
Demonstrated curiosity and initiative in applying AI driven insights, communications technology, and modern best practices

Benefits

health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
retirement savings plans
company paid holidays
unlimited paid time off (PTO)
mental health and wellness resources
pet insurance
childcare resources
identity theft insurance
fertility assistance programs
fitness reimbursement

Horizon Media, Inc.

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 BELONGINGAt 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, USA

www.horizonmedia.com