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Planner, Paid Social Media

Horizon Media, New York, NY, USA

Pay: $64,350-$85,000/yr

Job type: Full Time


What You’ll Do
Campaign Management/Execution – 25%

Continue developing a mastery and proficiency in all internal buying and reporting tools, including platform interfaces and native tools for application/analysis into competitive landscape, target digital consumption support, plan development and reporting

Support in measurement planning and pixel generation and third‑party ad tracking needs with manager direction

Traffic plan assets such as creative and required tracking tags

Execute quality assurance of tracking functionality and creative units to identify and solve any issues

Create campaign post‑launch information such as screenshots, links and placement information to demonstrate proof of placement for clients

Generate insertion orders within internal systems tool to reserve advertising space and ensure accuracy of plan details and confirmation of delivery, ensuring proper protocol

Support the setup of client paid‑social campaigns and posts via paid‑social platforms and third‑party buying tools with oversight and direction from manager

Take ownership of completing and monitoring both internal team and client‑facing financial tracking documents

Reporting – 25%

Monitor pacing and optimizations of active social campaigns across client roster daily

Generate high‑level performance insights and recommendations relative to active client campaigns in tandem with manager

Own client roster reporting on campaign performance and proactively communicate any issues to internal team and managers, assisting with reporting and data collection outside of client roster as needed

Social Media Planning – 20%

Support in developing proposals for paid social media campaigns across active client roster

Learn how to create and present media‑specific documents such as RFPs, media plans, objectives and strategies decks, and other related functions; assist in analyzing proposals and partner negotiations

Monitor new & emerging opportunities and applications in paid social media environments, and appropriately apply that knowledge

Assist with maintaining vendor meeting communication, updating internal weekly and monthly status documents, and maintaining team deliverables calendars

Relationship Development – 15%

Own and maintain active communication with internal client roster teams to manage timelines and cross‑collaborative meetings

Work closely to partner and build relationships with other internal teams (e.g. Analytics, Digital, etc.)

Participate in larger team projects with direct oversight from supervisor

Learning & Development – 15%

Attend agency learning sessions and vendor meetings

Participate in internal and external learning and development opportunities (e.g. Facebook Blueprint, Twitter Flight School)

Who You Are

A strong, effective communicator

A problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions

Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

An effective time manager, comfortable working with multiple timelines and deliverables

Comfortable working within large sets of data and numbers

A helpful team player with business maturity in a professional setting, willing to roll up your sleeves

Takes pride in ownership of work and demonstrates accountability

Able to thrive in an agile, fast‑paced environment and seek out feedback proactively

Results and solutions oriented; consistently motivated, proactive, and resourceful

Interested in the media landscape, specifically paid social, with 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 paid social media experience

Experience buying ads on Facebook and Instagram is crucial; additional platforms preferred

Proficiency working within Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Exposure to advanced targeting/retargeting tactics in social

Comfort owning and managing budget/investment levels in social media

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.

Salary Range
$64,350.00 - $85,000.00

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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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.

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