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Assistant Buyer, Programmatic Buying, HX

Horizon Media

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.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an Assistant Programmatic Buyer to support RTB optimization and strategy. This role drives execution and improvement of ad-exchange media buying (banner, video, and mobile).

Main Duties and Responsibilities

60% - Buying and Optimization

  • Support planning, buying and optimization of programmatic media across a portfolio of brands
  • Collaborate with direct site planners and brand team on RTB data strategy and premium-programmatic media plans
  • Support the documentation of optimizations and learnings
  • Educate internal and external clients on DSP capabilities and routine optimization

20% - Trafficking and Reporting

  • Implement best practices for bidding, budget management, ad operations and reporting
  • Use reporting to make analytical decisions that lead to key optimizations and improved campaign performance

20% Client Service

  • Design and implement strategies to improve performance for clients, supporting recommendations with results data

Who You Are

  • Proven ability to make data driven decisions based on analytical data
  • Some knowledge of the programmatic space and understanding of the self-service DSP model
  • Some advertising experience
  • Proven ability to thrive in highly collaborative work environments
  • Preference to work on the disruptive side of business, with new DSP technology
  • Knowledge of statistical concepts relevant for optimization, as well as scientific testing in live media environments
  • A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work or internship experience
  • Proficiency working within Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

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.

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.

Salary Range

$40,000.00 - $50,000.00

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure/certifications, and equity. 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.

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