Horizonmedia

Horizonmedia

Associate Director, Horizon Futures, Channel

New York, New York · Director

Sponsorship not specified$125k-$150kDetected 7 days ago
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About the role

  • 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.
  • We hire talented people (thinkers, doers, dreamers, makers), challenge them and give them every opportunity to grow.

Responsibilities

  • Support agency thought leadership publications and initiatives, including thought-provoking and actionable points of view on channel consumption and emerging opportunities, forecasting and predictions of evolving behavior, market shifts and technology that will influence media strategy and innovation.
  • They also propose initiatives to take on as lead, coached by their manager.
  • Develop collaborative and influential relationships with Business Solutions, Investment, Analytics, and other internal stakeholders.
  • Establish strong relationships with key media partners of Horizon and our clients for shared initiatives.
  • Build client exposure and relationships under the supervision of their manager.
  • Attend agency and industry events, and when appropriate, developing recaps of key takeaways, to ensure Horizon remains at the forefront of marketplace trends and innovations.
  • Strategic Consultation: Develop understanding of and advocate for marketing strategy best practices by leveraging both external and internal resources.
  • Data and Measurement Expertise: Support agency partnerships and evaluation of media measurement and currency providers.
  • Build expertise on Horizon's blu. platform with a deep understanding of the capabilities and data sources and how to engage marketing sciences for advanced analyses.
  • Develop familiarity with 3P measurement providers and partner with manager and Analytics on recommending solutions for clients.

Requirements

  • An engaging and persuasive storyteller with the ability to translate complex data and insights into compelling narratives that inspire clients and teams to consider new opportunities.
  • You have an AI-driven mindset - eager to explore and leverage emerging capabilities, while maintaining critical thinking and evaluation of the outputs, their sourcing and veracity.
  • Bachelor's or higher degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Data Solutions, Analytics or relevant field.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word), Nielsen, Comscore, usage of AI agents and models, media research/reporting resources, data visualization, and business intelligence tools.

Nice to have

  • Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience managing people preferred.

Compensation

  • $125,000.00 - $150,000.00
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning, with the ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into actionable strategies.
  • Committed to upholding organizational values as an agency of belonging, embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.

Company info

  • Horizon Futures exists to identify and interpret emerging shifts across media, technology, culture, and consumer behavior.
  • We move beyond traditional analysis to provide foresight, helping brands anticipate change rather than react to it.
  • Our work informs smarter media strategies, creative innovation, and business growth opportunities.
  • The Horizon Futures - Channel team analyzes and forecasts evolving media consumption and channel/platform innovation driven by advancements in technology.
  • We distill early signals from across industries to advise on emerging opportunities and risks.
  • We develop provocative and actionable thought leadership to lead our teams in navigating and winning in the complex channel ecosystem.
  • The Channel group also arms our teams with knowledge and insights on best practices and empowers them with best in class resources for media strategy, in partnership with the Product and Client Architect teams and other stakeholders.
  • The Associate Director, Future of Channel is a critical member of the Channel team.
  • They report up to a VP or SVP, collaborating on agency initiatives, taking the lead on projects of their own and mentoring any direct report(s).
  • The Associate Director supports their manager on agency thought leadership and also proposes new concepts for exploration.
  • They build strong relationships in the industry and with key teams throughout Horizon, including Business Solutions, Product, Analytics, Investment and the Client Architects.
  • They act as a strategic consultant to Business Solutions and other stakeholders in support of our mission to be a growth partner to our clients.
  • Proactively monitor the data and measurement landscape to understand complementary resources or those that should be evaluated as part of the blu. ecosystem.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • al employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status
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