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Director, Digital (Temp)

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.

What You’ll Do
Digital Media Strategy – 35%

Partner with Business Solutions teams to craft high level strategy and role of digital; work alongside digital team to ensure recommendations map back to strategy
Guide team to leverage Horizon Media’s suite of planning, evaluation and buying tools for application/analysis into competitive landscape, target digital consumption support, plan development and reporting
Monitor trends, tools, opportunities and applications within digital environments, and appropriately apply that knowledge to campaign strategy and client goals
Work with Supervisor to oversee junior team members and manage expectations with digital leadership in the creation of media specific documents such as media plans, objectives and strategies decks, and other related functions

Lead brainstorms to kick off plan and consideration set development with the intention of bringing great ideas to life

Relationship Management – 25%

Digital team representative for interdepartmental meetings (i.e. Business Solutions, Operations, Analytics, Social Marketplace/Programmatic), building trust and accountability
Act as primary resource for AD and junior team members when faced with challenges navigating conversations with internal and external partners and clients
Primary digital lead working closely with clients to ensure prioritization of projects, understanding of goals and media that aligns with objectives to drive client business

Have foresight and understanding of projects to maintain and adjust timing of deliverables for team at large, communicating changes to managers and leadership
Apply knowledge of current/previous clients’ specific business and relationships within the industry to enhance plan negotiations and opportunities

Team Management and Delegation – 25%

Assist in creating growth plans for junior team members and providing clear career goals for the AD
Act as a resource for performance reviews, coaching to maximize success, identifying training needs for improved performance, setting goals for career development and ensuring actions are taken

Provide education and training on best practices, media principals, and industry at large
Participate in interview process for manager level roles
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
Responsible for leaning into Horizon Media initiatives while encouraging junior team members to participate and engage within the larger Digital community

Agency Stewardship – 10%

Responsible for upholding a sense of community and knowledge sharing within the Horizon Media digital department and across the agency
Craft high-level POVs on industry trends and updates to share across both clients and team members
Ensure the account is upholding the Horizon brand ethos that business is personal, creating a deep sense of team culture
Responsible for financial tracking of partner investments, as part of the larger Horizon umbrella
Lead and participate in cross-departmental projects for the betterment and growth of the agency

Reporting & Analysis – 5%

Act as escalation point for junior team members as they work through optimization strategies, proactively communicating challenges and opportunities across display, mobile, social and video
Encouraging junior team members to draw thoughtful, data-based conclusions that illustrates the ‘why’ behind performance, and maps back to digital strategy
Collaborate with Business Solutions and Analytics team to establish measurement plans and learning agendas
Help AD coach junior team members on impactful insight writing that is routed in data and action but pulls in larger digital strategy and provide final sign off

Who You Are

A strong writer, communicator and presenter
A left and right brain thinker
A collaborative, team-oriented manager with strong delegation and organization skills; ability to manage up and down
A problem solver with foresight and the ability to develop creative solutions

Detail oriented with commitment to follow through
Nimble and flexible to succeed in a fast-paced environment
A strong team player, willing to roll up their sleeves
A crafter of relationships on behalf of the agency both internally and externally
Passionate about the digital landscape and a desire to innovate and keep up with trends

Excited to lead and coach team members
An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience

6+ years of experience developing strategic media recommendations and stewarding digital media account projects, acting as a client contact
Strong familiarity with marketing principles, analytics and concepts

Expert in negotiating and constructing digital media plans, with understanding of planning, buying and activation
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; able to confidently present and “sell through” ideas both internally and to Clients
Strong experience and principles navigating cross-department relationships
Leadership and supervisory experience in terms of developing media professionals, including strategic and people management sills

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

Salary Range: $2,788.46 to $3,269.23 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.

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. 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.

By Horizon Media

The company’s mission is “To create the most meaningful brand connections within the lives of people everywhere.” By delivering on this mission through a holistic approach to brand marketing, Horizon Media has become one of the largest and fastest...

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Private

INDUSTRY

Advertising & Public Relations

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in New York, NY

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