Senior Strategist, OOH at Horizonmedia in New York City, NY

Senior Strategist, OOH 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. WhatYou’llDo 45% -Planning & Negotiation Develop and present strategically focused plans and recommendations, in collaboration with OOH Supervisor/Associate Director Write department POVs on new opportunities and seeknew trendsand opportunities within the industry Stewardship of OOH media plans frominceptionthrough completion including: Issuing RFPs to allappropriate vendors NegotiatingOOH media buys Providingback-up research data in support of OOH recommendations Providingunit maps in support of recommendation WorkingwithBusiness SolutionsTeam to ensure plans are on strategy and meet client objectives Overseeingposting of media to campaign is executed accurately andin a timely manner Overseeingtraffic and production process to ensure proper approvals are received and creative/materials are delivered to vendors on time Participate in potential market rides when available 15% -Account Maintenance Cross check plans and all supporting documents for accuracy (billing, specs, contracts, etc.) Keep team updated on the status and timing of deliverables Ensureclientdocuments(decks, POP & POVs)are clear, concise and client ready Maintain a thorough understanding of account/client nuances 10% -Relationship Development Manageinternal and externalrelationships;maintainand strengthen communication across Business Solutions team and vendors Maintain an in-depth knowledge of available vendors and media formats in markets relevant to assigned client(s) Attend vendor meetings and presentations,participateas an active stakeholder on behalf of your clients Guide junior team members through planning process andassistwith day-to-day account maintenance, if needed Manage ongoing communication with senior leads, effectively relay issues and/or status updates ina timelymatter 10% -Training & Development Stay up to date on the OOH space and trends,maintainfamiliarity with vendor updates and offerings Continue to advanceknowledge and learn about the media industry, Horizon Media, and our clients Participate in Horizon’s training programs, as well as other syndicated and proprietary training sessions (i.e.Leaders Voice, Business Writing, Presentation Skills, and more) 10% -Strategy Participate in strategy development and brainstorming meetings withBusiness Solutionsteam Collaborate with OOH vendors to bring innovative, engaging, and creative ideas to clients EducateBusinessSolutions on status, processes, and new developments in the OOH space 10% -Supervision & Mentorship Overseethe contracting process for approved media buys to ensure adherence to process, OverseeAssistant Strategist’s follow-up in collecting signed ATBs, counter-signed contracts Guide team in setting goals, projecttasksand timelines Provide education on best practices, media principles, and industry at large Participate in interview process for Assistant/Planner roles Who You Are A strong, effective communicator A problem solver with the ability to develop creative solutions Excited to mentor andteachteam members Detail oriented with strong organizational skills An effective time manager, comfortable working with multiple timelines and deliverables Comfortable working within large sets of data and numbers A team player, willing to roll up your sleeves Takes pride in ownership of work anddemonstratesaccountability Consistently motivated, proactive, and resourceful Interested in the media landscape, with a desire to innovate and keep up with trends A supporter of and advocate for diversity,equityand inclusion Preferred Skills & Experience BA/BS Degreeorrelevantworkexperience 2-3 years media planningandbuying experience Strong analytical and quantitative skills Understanding of media planning terms and concepts such as GRPs, ROI,reachand frequency Understanding ofGeopathmeasurementmethodologyas well as various other available media research tools and studies available Proficiencyworking within Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Certificates, Licenses and Registrations This role does not require certificates,licenses and/or registrations. Physical Activity and Work Environment This role does not require any physical activity. The statementshereinare 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 skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified. Furthermore, they do notestablisha contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. #LI-LT1 #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 $66,300.00 - $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.