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Job Description Who We Are Horizon Next   is one of the industry's most innovative and data-driven marketing organizations and sits at the intersection of three constantly changing landscapes: people, data, and media. Our business provides strategic leadership to accelerate growth for our clients through brand strategy, media   planning   and investment, and best in class analytics across all channels. As the leader in innovative business solutions, we are always pushing ourselves to understand   what’s   next: our next innovation, our next advancement in analytics, the market’s next media evolution, and your next breakthrough idea. Horizon Next   operates   with the single goal that tomorrow must outperform today. At Horizon Next, 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 Campaign Management & Execution –   5 % • Supervise RFP creation and review of social partners, proposal analyses, and partner   negotiations • Oversee junior team campaign buying from set-up to keyword   selection   through to targeting buckets, optimization, and pacing/reporting; implement QA   processes • Guide   junior team members   in campaign set-up, including testing methodologies, reporting requirements, and optimization requirements, for ensuring full impact and efficiency of each   campaign • Ensure team follows QA process   and daily   pacing Social Media Strategy –   3 5% • Lead strategic social plan development in tandem with the Digital & Business Solutions teams • Integrate social insights into overall planning process, incorporating data, research, and analytics into recommendations   in order to   deeply understand the role marketplace media plays in larger media   objectives • Partner closely with other Horizon Next teams (Business Solutions, Investment, etc.), building cross team relationships and incorporating relevant   extensions • Drive team brainstorms to kick off plan and consideration set   development • Oversee creation and development of media specific documents such as media plans,   objectives   and strategies decks, and other related   functions • Stay abreast of industry trends, develop POVs related to overall social marketplace   buying • Work with AMD and Supervisor to oversee junior team members and manage expectations with higher ups in the creation of media specific documents such as media plans,   objectives   and strategies decks, and other related   functions • Provide final sign off on RFP creation and review of partners/site responses, act as point of escalation for partner negotiations and stewardship of key   partnership s Reporting & Analysis – 5% • Lead in development of processes with Horizon Next Analytics & Business Intelligence teams to aggregate data and ensure standardization across Next   accounts • Oversee   the development of learning agendas including testing methodologies, reporting requirements, and optimization requirements, for ensuring full impact and efficiency of each   campaign • Act as escalation point for junior team members as they work through optimization strategies, proactively communicating challenges and opportunities across   social • Help AMD coach junior team members on impactful insight writing that is routed in data and action but pulls in larger   social   strategy and provide final sign   off Relationship Management – 20% • 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 industry to enhance and further   relationships • Maintain a strong presence across Horizon Next departments ( i.e.   Business Solutions, Operations, Analytics, Biddable Teams), building trust and accountability • Act as   escalation point   for junior team members when faced with challenges navigating conversations with internal and external partners and   clients • Primary   social   lead working closely with clients to ensure prioritization of projects, understanding of goals and media that aligns with   objectives   to drive client   business Team Management ,   Supervision   and Delegation   – 30% • Assist   in creating growth plans for junior team members and providing clear career goals for the   AMD • 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 social industry  at large • Participate in interview process for junior team members  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 Next initiatives while encouraging junior team members to   participate   and engage within the larger Next Social community Agency Stewardship –   5 % • Responsible for upholding a sense of community and knowledge sharing within the Horizon Next   social   business • Dispel high-level POVs on industry trends and updates 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 Who You Are • A left and right brain thinker – a data powered strategist • A collaborative, team-oriented manager with strong delegation and organization skills • Confident in navigating conversations with senior leadership internally and externally • 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 leader, excited to manage and grow team   members • Interested in the social landscape and a desire to innovate and keep up with   trends • Committed to the success of Horizon as a whole, including how your accounts can   contribute • A supporter of and advocate for diversity,   equity   and inclusion Preferred Skills & Experience • 6-7+ years of experience developing strategic media recommendations and stewarding   social   media account projects, acting as a client   contact • Deep understanding of advanced analytics and performance media • Strong familiarity with marketing principles,   analytics   and concepts • Exceptionally skilled in Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to discuss how those functions can or should be applied   relative   to the   social   media planning   process • Expert in negotiating and constructing   social   media plans, with understanding of planning,   buying   and   activation • Experience buying ads on Facebook and Instagram is crucial,   additional   platforms   preferred • Exposure to advanced targeting/retargeting tactics in social , used both   1 st   and 3 rd   party   data • Experience owning the full social strategy process inclusive of working with partners,   clients   and internal   stakeholders • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; able to confidently present and “sell through” ideas both internally and to Clients ,   while coaching team members on these skills • Comfort owning and managing budget/investment levels in social media   across multiple   accounts • Strong experience navigating cross-department   relationships • Leadership and supervisory experience in terms of developing media professionals, including strategic and management skills 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 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. HN LI-JC2 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 $145,000.00 - $165,000.00 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.