Job Description
Who We Are  Â
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.  Â
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. Â
Our simple recipe for success? We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow. Â
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What You’ll Do Â
Campaign Management & Execution – 20%Â
Supervise RFP creation and review of social partners, proposal analyses, and partner negotiations Â
Oversee junior team campaign buying from set-up to keyword selection through to targeting buckets, optimization, and pacing/reporting; implement QA processesÂ
Guide planner in campaign set-up, including testing methodologies, reporting requirements, and optimization requirements, for ensuring full impact and efficiency of each campaignÂ
Ensure all trafficking and site tagging is accurate by junior team membersÂ
Social Media Strategy – 30%Â
Lead strategic social plan development in tandem with the Digital & Business Solutions teamsÂ
Integrate social insights into overall planning process, incorporating data, research, and analytics into recommendations in order to deeply understand the role marketplace media plays in larger media objectivesÂ
Partner closely with other Horizon Next teams (Business Solutions, Investment, etc.), building cross team relationships and incorporating relevant extensionsÂ
Drive team brainstorms to kick off plan and consideration set developmentÂ
Develop POVs around relevant trends, tools, and emerging opportunities within paid social mediaÂ
Own creation and development of media specific documents such as media plans, objectives and strategies decks, and other related functionsÂ
Reporting & Analysis – 10%Â
Maintain oversight of junior team member’s data analysis and corresponding client feedback to provide recommendations and optimizationsÂ
Actively drive optimization strategies, proactively communicating challenges and opportunities to both internal teams and clientsÂ
Parse through large datasets to provide critical thinking and analysis, as well as draw conclusions and discover actionable implicationsÂ
Lead in development of processes with Horizon Next Analytics & Business Intelligence teams to aggregate data and ensure standardization across Next accounts Â
Oversee aggregation of data for dashboards/Excel trackers, as needed by account, ensuring accuracy and validity of data shownÂ
Determine set-up, including testing methodologies, reporting requirements, and optimization requirements, for ensuring full impact and efficiency of each campaignÂ
Relationship Management – 20%Â
Own relationships with key partners during planning process, including Partners, Creative Agencies and Business Solutions teamÂ
Take initiative in building relationships with other Horizon Next departments, i.e. Business Solutions, Traffic, Operations Â
Apply knowledge of current/previous clients’ specific business and industry to enhance and further relationshipsÂ
Effectively build trust and establish positive relationships with clientsÂ
Collaborate with Associate Director and Director to identify problems and recommend solutionsÂ
Team Management & Supervision – 20%Â
Manage and develop junior team member(s), creating growth plans and providing clear career goalsÂ
Manage performance reviews, coaching to maximize success, identifying training needs for improved performance, setting goals for career development and ensuring actions are taken Â
Provide education and training on best practices, media principals, and industry at large  Â
Participate in interview process for junior team members roles Â
Guide team in setting goals and project tasks and timelines, ensuring team members have challenging, level-appropriate projects and opportunities to learn new skills, contributing to overall team success Â
Who You Are Â
A strong writer and presenterÂ
A left and right brain thinker – a data powered strategistÂ
An independent worker with strong time management and organization skillsÂ
A problem solver with foresight and the ability to develop creative solutionsÂ
Detail oriented with commitment to follow throughÂ
Nimble and flexible to succeed in a fast-paced environmentÂ
A strong team player, willing to roll up your sleevesÂ
Interested in the social landscape and a desire to innovate and keep up with trendsÂ
A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusionÂ
Preferred Skills & ExperienceÂ
3+ years previous paid social media experienceÂ
Thorough knowledge of advanced analytics and performance mediaÂ
Understanding of marketing principles, analytics and conceptsÂ
Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint skillsÂ
Experience buying ads on Facebook and Instagram is crucial, additional platforms preferred Â
Exposure to advanced targeting/retargeting tactics in socialÂ
Comfort owning and managing budget/investment levels in social mediaÂ
Certificates, Licenses and RegistrationsÂ
This role does not require certificates, licenses and/or registrationsÂ
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Physical Activity and Work EnvironmentÂ
This role does not require any physical activityÂ
Salary Range: $1,730.77 to $2,019.23 a week. A successful applicant’s actual weekly or hourly rate may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity
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.Â
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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. Â 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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