Horizon Media - Assistant Investor, LocalONE Investment, application via RippleMatch

This role is with Horizon Media. Horizon Media uses RippleMatch to find top talent.

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

Assistant Investor’s role is to gain an understanding of the audio and video landscape and negotiation process that will ultimately lead to advancement to an Investor in audio and video. This includes marketplace trends and a holistic top-line view of all audio and video platforms including AM/FM radio, digital audio, satellite, podcasting, cable, broadcast television, and digital video.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

70% - Administrative

• Responsibilities include ordering & confirming orders, handling makegoods, monitoring placement of scheduled spots, maintaining added value and billing reconciliation.

• Maintain accurate buy files with financial information to align with buying system.

• Assume buying responsibilities from pre-buy to post buy in small markets.

10% - Client Management Task

• Implement work-related goals established by Senior Investor(s)/Brand Solutions Team on behalf of clients.

• Review & understand buying guidelines (goals & objectives) with your Senior Investor(s).

10% - Networking

• Establish & maintain business relationship with vendor partners.

10% - Training & Development

• Learn & understand media terminology.

Who You Are

• Interested in the video landscape with a desire to innovate and keep up with trends

• Hungry to learn more and further your knowledge of the media landscape

• A left and right brain thinker – a data powered strategist

• Comfortable working within large sets of data and numbers

• A problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions

• Results oriented; consistently motivated, proactive, and resourceful

• A strong, effective communicator

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

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

• Flexible in working both independently and with a team, willing to roll up your sleeves

• An individual who takes pride in ownership of work and demonstrates accountability

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

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work or internship experience

• Proficiency working within Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint, and Strata View & SBMS

• Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, good communication skills, ability to recognize problems & identify solutions, willingness to learn & grow

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations  
No requirements for certificates, licenses, and registrations. 

Physical Activity and Work Environment 

There are no requirements for physical activity in this 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.