Senior Audio Investor

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. 

What You’ll Do 

Executing quality media assignments through the negotiation & allocation of audio media schedules that meet and/or exceed the client’s marketing & promotional objectives. 

 
50% - Negotiation/Recommend Task 

10% - Client Management Task 

15%- Networking Task 

10% - Training & Development Task 

15%- Guide/Mentoring Task 

• Responsible for delivering cost effective quality audio schedules on assigned accounts (national)  

• Accountable for the stewardship & maintenance of all buys 

• Negotiate, maintain & monitor best pricing in assigned markets/marketplace 

• Provide accurate cost projections based on current marketplace conditions & historical data in assigned markets/accounts 

• Full understanding of market landscape/trends, nuances, marketplace intel & competitive 

• Full understanding of buying guidelines; client’s goals & objectives 

• Adhere to buying guidelines & provide strong rationale for any deviations 

• Implement work-related goals established by Supervisor or Director on behalf of clients 

• Secure, maintain & track added value activity associated with buy placements with assistance from dedicated Promotions team 

• Capable of evaluating, negotiating & positioning multi-platform proposals & providing a strong POV 

• Establish & maintain business relationships with vendor partners 

• Ensure all buys are pre-posted & rerated & secure bonus/compensatory weight if necessary 

• Post on a quarterly basis & provide rationale for an under-delivery & secure compensatory weight for any shortfalls 

• Ensure Assistant Audio Investors are reconciling invoices according to billing timeline