Responsibilities

• 40% - Strategic Planning Guide the team in translating client goals into strategic media solutions that grow our client’s brands and ensure strategic consistency across all elements of plan development and implementation Lead research initiatives, identifying tools and resources that will aid in the consumer insight gathering and strategic planning process Assist senior leadership with the implementation and development of media briefs, building strategic and tactical recommendations and client presentations Responsible and accountable for all channel wrap up reports, working in collaboration with applicable activation teams to apply relevant findings to future campaign strategy Share evolving media trends and opportunities with peers and clients, ensuring recommendations look to incorporate both existing media as well as emerging creative communication channels
• 35% - Supervision/Management Oversee junior team member’s engagement & interactions with other Horizon departments (i.e. Investment, Traffic, Operations) Guide team in setting project timelines, ensuring team members have challenging, level-appropriate projects and opportunities to learn new skills Promote the work of both junior and senior team members, set a positive team environment Manage performance of junior team by coaching to maximize success, identifying training needs for improved performance, setting goals for career development and ensuring actions are taken Participate in interview process for junior team members
• 15% - Relationship Management Build and maintain relationships with core clients, industry partners and other internal departments by serving as a Horizon contact Serve as conduit for strategic leadership from senior team to junior team
• 10% - Account Management Begin anticipating client requests, troubleshoot and problem solve with internal teams to proactively provide solutions Lead calls and statuses, establish yourself as a lead POC Engage with investment teams to ensure successful campaign execution, issue plan deliverables to client

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience developing strategic media recommendations and stewarding media account projects
• Experience utilizing multiple media channels
• Familiarity with marketing principles, analytics and concepts
• Prior experience in a client contact and leadership role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and media research/reporting resources
• There are no requirements for certificates, licenses and registrations

Preferred

• Strong mentorship experience in terms of developing media professionals, ability to manage a small team

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