Job Description
Who Are We
We are an entertainment obsessed, in-house innovation team whose purpose is to develop and execute inventive campaigns. Each campaign is seen as an opportunity to connect and deeply engage with audiences. We see beyond traditional tactics and understand how to marry rich insights, culture and trends into actionable creative campaigns that push boundaries across multiple touchpoints this may include media innovation, experiential, concept development, sponsorships, and partnerships.
Job Summary
Strategist, Creative Media & Innovations works across the Paramount Global portfolio of clients; harnessing their creative talent and skillset to assist the team in translating key business objectives into innovative creative media ideas. The Strategist will report directly to the Supervisor, Creative Media & Innovations. This role will be integrated into our client’s business and will be a true collaborator and partner to the business leads.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Utilize creative and innovative thinking skills to aid in developing custom marketing concepts and event activation strategies for clients
- Collaborate with internal teams on cross-functional campaigns that include experiential, digital, print, social and/or other relevant touchpoints
- Participate in team brainstorming sessions
- Assist in developing pitch decks, utilizing their knowledge of client’s business objectives, competitive landscape, and marketplace analysis to inform our overall recommendation
- Enter and manage campaigns in billing system(s) for upcoming campaigns and is responsible for accuracy of plan details
- Aid in the development of pre-production materials, timelines and assets.
- Develop post campaign wrap reports highlighting campaign performance.
- Maintains in house documents including cultural and partner calendars, vendor agreements, billing documents and client files
- Foster meaningful relationships with clients, internal teams, media partners and vendors.
- Stay informed of industry trends, news and competitive landscape
Who You Are
- A creative problem solver, with a desire to innovate and stay ahead of trends.
- Team oriented, collaborative nature with the ability to liaise with internal and external partners
- A strong writer and communicator
- Tremendous organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Nimble and flexible with the ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Skills & Experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- Experience in a client relationship management role
- Basic knowledge of the media landscape, event production and/or in a creative role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter, demonstrates initiative
- Passion for film and entertainment
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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
$64,350.00 - $80,000.00
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.
What We Do
Horizon Media is a leader in driving business-based outcomes for marketers. The company was founded in 1989, is headquartered in New York, and has offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. With estimated billings of $8.7 billion and over 2,300 employees, Horizon is the third largest U.S. media agency according to COMvergence data.
Recognized as one of the world’s ten most innovative marketing and advertising companies by Fast Company, Horizon Media has been named Media Agency of the Year by MediaPost, Adweek and AdAge and is known for its highly personal approach to client service. Renowned for its culture, Horizon is also consistently named to all the prestigious annual Best Places to Work lists published by Fortune, Forbes, AdAge, Crain’s New York Business and Los Angeles Business Journal; including “Best Workplaces for Diversity,” “Best Workplaces for Women,” and “Best Workplaces for Millennials” honors.
Bill Koenigsberg, President, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media, has earned almost every industry accolade and, in 2019, garnered the marketing’s highest honor when he was inducted into the American Advertising Federation (AAF) Hall of Fame.
TOGETHER WE'RE BUILDING A PLACE OF BELONGING
At Horizon, diversity, equity and inclusion are pillars of our culture. Numerous studies show that a more diverse workplace benefits everyone in so many ways; employees, organizations and their clients. When people feel that they belong and are included, they become committed and feel empowered to be more innovative. And that is the workforce we strive to have.
We welcome everyone and do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We want you to feel welcomed, safe and know that you’re a vital member of our community.
For more information, visit:
www.horizonmedia.com or www.horizonmedia.com/careers.