Assistant Strategist, Out of Home

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.

Job Summary 
The Assistant Strategist, Out of Home entry-level position where the candidate will assist team in various support functions across the OOH buying process for assigned accounts. This position requires an individual to strategically think and problem solve while paying meticulous attention to detail. The Assistant Strategist is expected to show integrity, a thirst for learning, drive and initiative, along with overall communication and organization skills to succeed in a fast-paced work environment.

What You’ll Do

50% - Account Coordination

• Assist with day-to-day account maintenance tasks inclusive the input of media buys into SBMS (billing system). Gather and distribute production material specs, based on plan parameters
• Develop relationships with OOH vendors as well as a perspective of markets they cover and formats they represent. Coordinate vendor meetings
• Distribute traffic instructions/posting instructions to vendors and ensure they are received by each vendor
• Follow up with vendor to ensure materials arrived on time for an on-time post
• Keep team updated on the status and timing of deliverables
• Collaborate with team to identify data and billing discrepancies and recommend creative solutions

20% - Planning

• Support team media plan support including, budget tracking, implementation, maintenance, and post buy attribution review

• Compile and prepare competitive data and target research for analysis to inform media strategy; begin to recognize patterns and trends

15% - Internal & External Relationship Development

• Engage and effectively interact with direct team, other internal Horizon Media departments, as well as media operators

15% - Training & Development

• Advance knowledge and learn about the media industry, Horizon Media, and our clients
• Participate in Horizon’s Media 101 training program, as well as other syndicated and proprietary training sessions (i.e. Excel Basics, Business Writing, Presentation Skills, and more)

Who You Are

• Hungry to advance your knowledge of advertising, OOH and media principles through applied learning
• 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
• Successful in an agile, fast paced environment
• Results and solutions oriented; consistently motivated, proactive, and resourceful
• An advocate for and supporter of diversity, equity and inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work or internship experience
• Proficiency working within Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

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