Assistant, Investment & Sponsorships

Job Description

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

The Assistant, Investor & Sponsorships role is designed to build a strong understanding of the local audio and video landscape, as well as the negotiation process and big picture sponsorships with the goal of advancing into an Investor role. This is a unique hybrid role that includes building knowledge of media marketplace trends and developing a holistic, top-line understanding of all Local audio and video platforms, as well as promotional sponsorship activations— including AM/FM radio, digital audio, satellite radio, podcasting, cable TV, broadcast television, and digital video.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

70% – Administrative

·       Support Local One Investors & Strategist with day-to-day administrative tasks dealing with multi-channels across video & audio plus sponsorship activations. 

·       Key responsibilities include:

o   Develop a strong understanding of the media landscape, including media terminology and the structure of local audio, TV, and representative firms across the U.S.

o   Order and confirm media buys, manage makegoods, monitor the placement of scheduled spots, track added value, and handle billing reconciliation.

o   Collect and organize recap materials from completed sponsorship campaigns, ensuring all documents are client ready.

o   Coordination with media partners to assist with activating approved sponsorships

o   Manage Investment & Sponsorships makes goods as well as help with tracking and organizing added value into quarterly tracking charts, meeting all deadlines.

o   Monitor scheduled sponsorships and assist with the sharing of assets, Talent IOs, and other deliverables as needed.

o   Maintain the Investment & Sponsorships station contact database and rep lists on a quarterly basis.

o   Keep buy files accurate and up to date with complete financial information aligned with the buying system.

o   Manage buying responsibilities from pre-buy to post-buy for small markets.

o   Assume Strategist responsibilities for small sponsorship requests, coordinating and overseeing project execution.

10% – Client Management

·       Support Strategists, Investors and the Brand Solutions Team by implementing work-related goals on behalf of clients.

·       Review and understand buying guidelines, goals, and objectives with Strategists & Investors.

·       Review and understand promotion guidelines, goals, and objectives with Strategists & Investors.

10% – Networking

·       Build and maintain strong relationships with vendor partners and Horizon Media's internal buying teams to foster integration and collaboration.

·       Participate in Horizon Media’s Media 101 program to gain a comprehensive understanding of the agency's operations and connect with peers across departments.

10% – Training & Development

·       Learn and develop a deep understanding of the media landscape and sponsorships process, including media terminology.

·       Gain foundational knowledge of Investment & Sponsorships across traditional, digital, streaming, and new media platforms.

·       Take advantage of HMI Go Learn classes to strengthen day-to-day skills and professional growth.

Who You Are

• Passionate about the media and digital landscape, with a drive to innovate and stay ahead of audio, streaming & digital trends.

• Eager to learn and continuously expand your knowledge of the evolving media industry.

• A balanced thinker — combining data-driven strategy with a positive, can-do attitude.

• Comfortable analyzing and working with large sets of data and numbers.

• A natural problem-solver who can develop thoughtful, creative solutions.

• Results-oriented — motivated, proactive, and resourceful in delivering high-quality work.

• A strong and effective communicator across teams and stakeholders.

• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

• Skilled at managing time effectively and comfortable balancing multiple timelines and deliverables.

• Adaptable — able to work independently or collaboratively, and ready to roll up your sleeves when needed.

• Proud to take ownership of your work, demonstrating accountability and follow-through.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and actively seeks out feedback to grow and improve.

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

There are no requirements for certificates, licenses and registrations.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

There are 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.

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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

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.