Assistant, MX Investment at Horizonmedia in New York City, NY

Assistant, MX Investment Location: New York, New York 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,safeand empowered. We value YOU and believe that your authentic voice and unique perspectiveallowsus 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. Media Excel (MX) is Horizon Media’s principal-based buying arm focused on delivering value and financial solutions for clients. MXidentifiesemerging market trends and makes investments with media, tech, and data partners to deliveradvantageousrates and terms to Horizon clients. WhatYou’llDo MediaInvestment andNegotiation– 15% Assistin thenegotiation of pricing with media vendors across multiple media types Manage communication with vendors to ensuretimelyreceipt of schedules and plans Collaborate with MX team to ensure vendor plans meet all pricing and guideline requirements and manage follow ups with vendors as needed Campaign & Data Management& Execution- 40% Assistin management of day-to-day communication withinternal teams as well as external vendors Schedule inputsand QA in SBMS and Core Assistwith tagging and trafficking of digital buys Requestprelogsform networks in advance of upcoming week to ensure schedules will run as planned and alert internal team to any variances Assistin evaluation and acceptance of makegoods, ADU’s and plan changes Billing Reconciliation –15% Check that invoices are input correctly by the billing department Request any missing invoices from vendors Resolve billing discrepancies Work with your manager and Ops to make sure all billing adjustments are complete before client billing is approved Reporting & Analysis - 10% Collect and enter TV post-log data into Core/SBMS on a weekly basis for reporting QA reporting to make sure post log airings match schedules purchased Create andmaintainbudget trackers to ensure strong pacing/delivery Learning & Development - 15% Advance knowledge and learn about the media industry, Horizon Media, and our clients Further abilities with Microsoft Office Suite and other proprietary Horizon tools Participate in Horizon’s Media 101 training program and other syndicated and proprietary training sessions (i.e.Excel Basics, Business Writing, Presentation Skills, and more). Learn about the various departments at HMI andhoweach work together Attend andparticipatein vendor and internal meetings, where applicable Develop andmaintainknowledge and understanding of industry trends andnew technologiesthat affect the buying discipline Who You Are Hungry to learn more and further your knowledge of the media landscape Interested in thelinear anddigital landscape A strong, effective communicator A problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions Detail oriented with strong organizational skills An effective time manager, comfortable working with multiple timelines and deliverables Flexible in working both independently and with a team Takes pride in ownership of work anddemonstratesaccountability Able to thrive in an agile, fast paced environment and seek out feedback proactively Results and solutions oriented; consistently motivated, proactive, and resourceful A supporter of and advocate for diversity,equityand inclusion Preferred Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work or internship experience Proficiencyworking within Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Experience working in the advertising industry preferred Proficient in math Confidence within Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel and PowerPoint Organization, time management, communication, and written skills #LI-TV1 #LI-HYBRID 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 $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 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.