Assistant, Integrated Print

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 

Gain a holistic view of the publishing industry including competitive landscape, activation components and terminology, negotiation skills, best practices as well as daily stewardship tasks related to the print activation process.  

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

Support team in day-to-day tasks ranging from pre-planning to post buy/execution while also gaining knowledge of terms and best practices relating to print strategy and activation.  

Tasks will include but not limited to: 

• Data Collection; Assemble consideration sets and complete print rankers sourcing MRI data  

• RFP Submission; Coordinate submission process and communication with vendors, work with planner to review RFP submissions once received  

• Plan Building; Collect publication specific deadlines and information to compile supporting documents needed for the planning process, facilitate small scale negotiations, run Reach/Frequency in MRI software to inform plan deliveries 

• Plan Execution; Enter media plan into SBMS buying software, generate insertion orders, track receipt and confirm signatures, manage vendor communication regarding plan details, manage closing date calendars, assist in negotiating and implementing added value 

• Administrative Work; Coordinate vendor meetings, complete Horizon mandatory trainings, manage client positioning and added value reports, conduct GfK Starch analysis, assist