
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 serviceRenowned 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,safeand empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspectiveallowsus 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.
The Assistant Digital Media Planner is a crucial position which requires an individual to work well within a team and be prepared for a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment. This individual is expected to show resourcefulness, exhibit accountability, and understand their role well enough to work independently anddemonstrateinitiative. The Assistant Media Planner, Digital is expected to be an active participant in meetings and day-to-day interactions with an increasing level of contribution as the experience builds.
This individual is expected to contributeinthe planning,implementingandmaintainingof digital media campaigns. As an entry level position, the Assistant Media Planner, Digital positionrepresentsthe start of a media career and is highly supported by the team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
30%- Collaborates with Media Planners, Sr. Planners and Supervisors for strategy and plan development in areas such as:
Learns and employs Horizon’s suite of planning,evaluationand buying tools (i.e.Nielsen,Comscore, eMarketer and Forrester) for application/analysis into competitive landscape, target digital consumption support, plandevelopmentandreporting
Participates in team brainstorms to kick off plan and consideration setdevelopment
Provides critical thinking and analysis to draw conclusions and construe actionableimplications
Monitor trends, tools,opportunitiesand applications in paid social media environments, and appropriately apply thatknowledge
Responsible for compiling updates on partner capabilities and offerings through vendor contact and Subject Matter Expert contact anddisseminatingto the rest ofintegratedplanning team.
Meets with subject matter experts at frequency and consistency set by Integrated Associate Media Director and respective Subject Matter Expert for educational and continuedadvancement
Learns how to create and present media specific documents such as RFPs, media plans,objectivesand strategies decks, and other relatedfunctions
Supports team in media plan development stage to collect RFP responses from partners/ sites,assistin analyzing proposals and partnernegotiations
15%- Responsible for campaign execution
Traffic plan assets such as creative and required trackingtags
Help to set up 3rd party ad server/trackersystem:follows through to ensure sites are enabled, functioning properly and all materials are received from creative agency
Executes Quality Assurance (QA) of tracking functionality and creative units toidentifyand solve anyissues
Creates campaign post launch information such as screenshots,linksand placement information todemonstrateproof of placement forclients
30%- Responsible for campaign management
Enters and manages plans in billing system (SBMS), tracks insertion orders, creative specifications development, and handles Traffic sheets/creative assignment asnecessary
Generate insertion orders within internal systems tool to reserve advertising space andis responsible foraccuracy of plan details and confirmation of delivery ensuring properprotocol
Maintain plan records, insertion orders, contact lists, specdocumentsand TI sheets etc.
Assistin managing andoptimizingself-service paid social activation across Facebook,Twitterand other relevant socialenvironments
Assistsin management day-to-day communication with key partners: Vendors, Partner Agencies and Creative media and socialclients
25%- Responsible for reporting on campaign performance
Builds campaign performance reporting inclusive of aggregating information from third party servers and site directreporting
Creates and evaluates campaign effectiveness via reporting (predetermined cadences) and post campaignanalysis
Assistsin monitoring and reporting weekly on paid social performance, providing an active voice communicating optimization opportunities andchallenges
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Knowledge and Skills Required
BA/BSrequired
Strong writing,presentationand analytical thinking skills
Able to work independently and have excellent time managementskills
Detail-oriented with strong attention tofollow-through
Nimble and flexible to succeed in a fast-paced environment and handle ad hocrequests
Strong teamplayer
Interest and familiarity through use of digital media
Experience w/ excel helpful, but notrequired
Certificates,licensesand registrations
N/A
Physical Activity and Work Environment
N/A
The statementshereinare intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed byemployees, andare not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified. Furthermore, they do notestablisha 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
$40,000.00 - $50,000.00
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.

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.