Director, Office of the President (Chief of Staff)

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.

Director, Office of the President (Chief of Staff)
The Director, Office of the President, Horizon Media Holdings is a unique developmental opportunity. As the Director, Office of the President, you will gain experience working on top priority issues, and exposure to senior executives, building your network across Horizon Media Holdings business units, senior leadership, and outside the company. The candidate will develop a deep understanding of company strategy and operations, its challenges, and successes, and gain a broad understanding of how Horizon Media Holdings "works" as a company. This is, potentially, a career boosting experience for prospective leaders of the company who can leverage the experience from this role to shape leadership and general manager skills for future roles. This is a rotational role; term generally to last approximately one year, but may end sooner or run longer, depending on need and fit.

This position will report directly to the President, Horizon Media Holdings.

Who You Are

• Drive and Initiative: You are a proactive self starter who seizes opportunities and acts upon them. You are motivated by growth and results, committed and determined. You have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Attention to Detail: You are thorough and accurate throughout all tasks and deliverables, ensuring that every task is completed with a standard of excellence.
• Collaboration and Communication: You successfully partner with direct and indirect teammates on projects and initiatives. You have strong written communication skills and can lay out points logically and persuade stakeholders towards action.
• Transformative and Strategic Thinker: You seek out opportunities and propose solutions in a fast-paced environment. You devise plans consistent with business objectives in complex situations. You have a solutions-based mindset and effectively and independently problem-solve.

What You’ll Do

Tactical:

• Own operational oversight and management of the President, Horizon Media Holdings’ office working with the Executive Assistant to ensure meetings, schedule, travel and other day to day operations run smoothly.
• Create and maintain executive communication system including (but not limited to) in person communications, presentations, client and partner preparation and meetings, internal communication, messaging and social presence.
• Project management all office activities and initiatives on behalf of the President.

Strategic:

• Lead Horizon Media Client Transformation initiatives
• Identify and own the execution of key company strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience in the Marketing / Media profession preferred.
• Posses consulting and financial expertise.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with highest levels of leadership internally and externally.
• High energy and mental stamina to keep pace with the responsibilities and mission of a senior executive.
• Learning agility to rapidly absorb and build upon new, provocative ideas.
• Ability to ruthlessly prioritize competing demands.
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to read others and react accordingly.
• Strong collaboration skills; ability to influence without direct control and decision-making capability.
• Confidentiality and trust.
• Ability to travel on demand.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

• Position is required to work in New York, NY.
• Position has currently been designated as hybrid, contributing from the office a minimum of three days a week.

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.