Planner, Social

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.
What You’ll Do
Campaign Management/Execution – 25%
Continue developing a mastery and proficiency in all internal buying and reporting tools, including platform interfaces and native tools for application/analysis into competitive landscape, target digital consumption support, plan development and reporting
Support in measurement planning and pixel generation and third-party ad tracking needs with manager direction
Traffic plan assets such as creative and required tracking tags
Executes Quality Assurance (QA) of tracking functionality and creative units to identify and solve any issues
Creates campaign post launch information such as screenshots, links and placement information to demonstrate proof of placement for clients
Generate insertion orders within internal systems tool to reserve advertising space and is responsible for accuracy of plan details and confirmation of delivery ensuring proper protocol
Support the setup of client Paid Social campaigns and posts via Paid Social platforms and third-party buying tools with oversight and direction from manager
Take ownership of completing and monitoring both internal team and client facing financial tracking documents
Reporting – 25%
Monitor pacing and optimizations of active social campaigns across client roster daily
Generate high level performance insights and recommendations relative to active client campaigns in tandem with manager
Own client roster reporting on campaign performance and proactively communicate any issues to internal team, managers, when necessary; assisting with reporting and data collection outside of client roster as needed
Social Media Planning – 20%
Support in developing proposals for paid social media campaigns across active client roster
Learns how to create and present media specific documents such as RFPs, media plans, objectives and strategies decks, and other related functions; assist in analyzing proposals and partner negotiations
Monitor new & emerging opportunities and applications in paid social media environments, and appropriately apply that knowledge
Assist with maintaining vendor meeting communication, updating internal weekly and monthly status documents, and maintaining team deliverables calendars
Relationship Development – 15%
Own and maintain active communication with internal client roster teams to manage timelines and cross-collaborative meetings
Work closely to partner and build relationships with other internal teams (e.g. Analytics, Digital, etc.)
Participate in larger team projects with direct oversight from Supervisor
Learning & Development – 15%
Attend agency learning sessions and vendor meetings
Participate in internal and external learning and development opportunities (e.g. Facebook Blueprint, Twitter Flight School)
Who You Are
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
Comfortable working within large sets of data and numbers
A helpful team player with business maturity in a professional setting, willing to roll up your sleeves
Takes pride in ownership of work and demonstrates accountability
Able to thrive in an agile, fast-paced environment and seek out feedback proactively
Results and solutions oriented; consistently motivated, proactive, and resourceful
Interested in the media landscape, specifically paid social, with a desire to innovate and keep up with trends
A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion
Preferred Skills & Experience
1+ years previous paid social media experience
Experience buying ads on Facebook and Instagram is crucial, additional platforms preferred
Proficiency working within Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Exposure to advanced targeting/retargeting tactics in social
Comfort owning and managing budget/investment levels in social media
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
This role does not require certificates, licenses 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, dut