Assistant, Video Investment Jobs

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

What’s your favorite TV show? Is it on Hulu, Bravo, or NBC (yes, they’re all “TV”)? The Video Investment Team at Horizon Media works with all Linear, Digital, and OTT (Over the Top) streaming partners to place our clients’ media buys to reach their target consumer. This includes negotiating media buys, sponsorships, and advanced tv/addressable campaigns.

The role of the Assistant Investor is to support the investment team, maintaining our clients’ media schedules. This individual is expected to contribute in the activation of video campaigns, including gaining an understanding of the media industry and their individual client’s needs. Under leadership of the Investor, the assistant investor will begin to understand the media landscape including TV, digital and streaming/OTT and how activating against these media types helps drive our clients’ businesses.

What You’ll Do

75% - Media Schedule and data management

10% - Stewardship/Billing Discrepancies

10% - Training & Development

5% - Client Relations

• Track buy information and post reporting
• Participate in HMI’s Media 101 Training program as well as other syndicated and proprietary training sessions
• Learn about the various departments at HMI and each work together
• Support team members with overall buy activation
• Attend and participate in vendor and internal meetings, where applicable
• Develop and maintain knowledge and understanding of industry trends and new technologies that affect the buying discipline
• Assist with day-to-day account maintenance tasks inclusive of schedule changes, programming details, billing, trafficking requests
• Contribute creative media ideas in brainstorming sessions during development process
• Check invoices and resolve media billing discrepancies

Who You Are

• Hungry to learn more and further your knowledge of the media landscape
• An individual who takes pride in ownership of work and demonstrates accountability
• Results oriented; consistently motivated, proactive, and resourceful
• A strong, effective communicator
• A problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Comfortable working within large sets of data and numbers
• Flexible in working both independently and with a team, willing to roll up your sleeves
• Interested in the video landscape with a desire to innovate and keep up with trends
• Able to thrive in an agile, fast paced environment and seek out feedback proactively
• An effective time manager, comfortable working with multiple timelines and deliverables
• A left and right brain thinker – a data powered strategist
• An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Enthusiastic, proactive, and adaptable with excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Internship experience in marketing or media is preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing or related experience
• Experience working in fast-paced environment and able to multi-task
• Strong problem-solving mentality, work ethic, and verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented, and comfortable working with numbers

Certificates, licenses and registrations

No requirements for certificates, licenses, and registrations.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

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 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

$40,000.00 - $50,000.00

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity. 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.