Horizon Next
Job Description
Who We Are
Horizon Next is one of the industry's most innovative and data-driven marketing organizations and sits at the intersection of three constantly changing landscapes: people, data, and media. Our business provides strategic leadership to accelerate growth for our clients through brand strategy, media planning and investment, and best-in-class analytics across all channels. As the leader in innovative business solutions, we are always pushing ourselves to understand what’s next: our next innovation, our next advancement in analytics, the market’s next media evolution, and your next breakthrough idea. Horizon Next operates with the single goal that tomorrow must outperform today.
At Horizon Next, 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 Media Negotiating & Buying (25%)
Lead RFP creation and review of partners/site responses, compile proposal analysis and drive partner negotiations
Maintain accuracy of insertion orders within internal systems tool to reserve advertising space and ensure plan details and delivery confirmation
Ensure collaboration with key partners during planning process, including partners, creative agencies and biddable activation teams (e.g., Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic)
Work alongside other Horizon Next teams (Business Solutions, Investment, etc.) toward 360 partnerships, incorporating relevant extensions
Collaborate with Horizon Next Paid Social team to monitor, manage and optimize activations across Facebook, Twitter and other relevant social environments
Digital Media Strategy (10%)
Collaborate with assistant planners, senior planners, and supervisors for strategy and plan development
Employ Horizon Next’s suite of planning, evaluation and buying tools for analysis into competitive landscape, target digital consumption support, plan development and reporting
Participate in team brainstorms to kick off plan and consideration set development
Monitor trends, tools, opportunities and applications in biddable environments, and appropriately apply that knowledge in conjunction with performance teams
Create and present media specific documents such as media plans, objectives and strategy decks, and other related functions
Campaign Management & Execution (15%)
Oversee trafficking and site tagging, follow through to ensure sites are enabled and functioning properly, QA all pixels
Issue specs documents and ensure all materials are received from creative agency
Oversee creation of campaign post‑launch information such as screenshots, links and placement information to demonstrate proof of placement for clients
Work alongside assistant on post‑campaign reconciliation and billing
Reporting & Analysis (30%)
Monitor and report weekly on biddable and direct channel performance, providing an active voice communicating optimization opportunities and challenges
Parse large datasets to provide critical thinking and analysis, draw conclusions and discover actionable implications
Collaborate with Horizon Next Analytics & Business Intelligence teams to aggregate data and ensure standardization across Next accounts
Provide data for dashboards/Excel trackers, ensuring accuracy and validity of data shown
Relationship Management (10%)
Collaborate with Senior Planner and Supervisor to identify problems and recommend solutions
Keep Senior Planner and Supervisor updated on status and timing of deliverables
Engage and effectively interact with other Horizon Next departments, i.e., Business Solutions, Traffic, Operations
Apply knowledge of current/previous clients’ specific business and industry to enhance and further relationships
Mentorship (10%)
Contribute to other junior team member(s) development (train Assistant Planners, onboard new Planners)
Who You Are
A strong writer and presenter
A left and right brain thinker – a data-powered strategist
An independent worker with strong time management and organization skills
A problem solver with foresight and the ability to develop creative solutions
Detail oriented with commitment to follow through
Nimble and flexible to succeed in a fast-paced environment
A strong team player, willing to roll up your sleeves
Interested in the digital landscape and a desire to innovate and keep up with trends
A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion
Preferred Skills & Experience
1+ years previous digital media experience
Basic knowledge of advanced analytics and performance media
Familiarity with marketing principles, analytics and concepts
Skilled in Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to discuss how those functions can or should be applied relative to the media planning process
Experience with third party ad servers
Familiarity with biddable channels and partner direct
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations This role does not require certificates, licenses or registrations.
Physical Activity and Work Environment This role does not require any physical activity.
Legal Notice 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 of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Furthermore, they do not establish a 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 $64,350.00 - $80,000.00
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.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Marketing and Sales
Industries Advertising Services
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At Horizon Next, 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 Media Negotiating & Buying (25%)
Lead RFP creation and review of partners/site responses, compile proposal analysis and drive partner negotiations
Maintain accuracy of insertion orders within internal systems tool to reserve advertising space and ensure plan details and delivery confirmation
Ensure collaboration with key partners during planning process, including partners, creative agencies and biddable activation teams (e.g., Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic)
Work alongside other Horizon Next teams (Business Solutions, Investment, etc.) toward 360 partnerships, incorporating relevant extensions
Collaborate with Horizon Next Paid Social team to monitor, manage and optimize activations across Facebook, Twitter and other relevant social environments
Digital Media Strategy (10%)
Collaborate with assistant planners, senior planners, and supervisors for strategy and plan development
Employ Horizon Next’s suite of planning, evaluation and buying tools for analysis into competitive landscape, target digital consumption support, plan development and reporting
Participate in team brainstorms to kick off plan and consideration set development
Monitor trends, tools, opportunities and applications in biddable environments, and appropriately apply that knowledge in conjunction with performance teams
Create and present media specific documents such as media plans, objectives and strategy decks, and other related functions
Campaign Management & Execution (15%)
Oversee trafficking and site tagging, follow through to ensure sites are enabled and functioning properly, QA all pixels
Issue specs documents and ensure all materials are received from creative agency
Oversee creation of campaign post‑launch information such as screenshots, links and placement information to demonstrate proof of placement for clients
Work alongside assistant on post‑campaign reconciliation and billing
Reporting & Analysis (30%)
Monitor and report weekly on biddable and direct channel performance, providing an active voice communicating optimization opportunities and challenges
Parse large datasets to provide critical thinking and analysis, draw conclusions and discover actionable implications
Collaborate with Horizon Next Analytics & Business Intelligence teams to aggregate data and ensure standardization across Next accounts
Provide data for dashboards/Excel trackers, ensuring accuracy and validity of data shown
Relationship Management (10%)
Collaborate with Senior Planner and Supervisor to identify problems and recommend solutions
Keep Senior Planner and Supervisor updated on status and timing of deliverables
Engage and effectively interact with other Horizon Next departments, i.e., Business Solutions, Traffic, Operations
Apply knowledge of current/previous clients’ specific business and industry to enhance and further relationships
Mentorship (10%)
Contribute to other junior team member(s) development (train Assistant Planners, onboard new Planners)
Who You Are
A strong writer and presenter
A left and right brain thinker – a data-powered strategist
An independent worker with strong time management and organization skills
A problem solver with foresight and the ability to develop creative solutions
Detail oriented with commitment to follow through
Nimble and flexible to succeed in a fast-paced environment
A strong team player, willing to roll up your sleeves
Interested in the digital landscape and a desire to innovate and keep up with trends
A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion
Preferred Skills & Experience
1+ years previous digital media experience
Basic knowledge of advanced analytics and performance media
Familiarity with marketing principles, analytics and concepts
Skilled in Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to discuss how those functions can or should be applied relative to the media planning process
Experience with third party ad servers
Familiarity with biddable channels and partner direct
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations This role does not require certificates, licenses or registrations.
Physical Activity and Work Environment This role does not require any physical activity.
Legal Notice 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 of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Furthermore, they do not establish a 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 $64,350.00 - $80,000.00
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.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Marketing and Sales
Industries Advertising Services
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