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, Toronto and Edmonton. 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

30% - Primary Communications Objectives

Build a public relations strategy for the agency in direct partnership with VP, Strategic Communications & Engagement
Manages the award entries for corporate ensuring that top work is entered into important award shows
Ensures that our leadership has up to date headshots on file, and schedules headshots for those that need new visuals
Captures footage for video projects, interviews leaders, drafts scripts, working with videographers to craft stories that translate well on film
Responsibilities include day to day management and pr counsel, media strategy development and media outreach to support all Horizon Media capabilities.
This role will support our marketing & equity department in and planning, launches, internal communications, earned/owned/paid/social media, and the coordination of major events

40% - External/Public Relations Responsibilities

Manager will lead the development of overall PR strategy including defining media opportunities for innovative storytelling across a range of formats and platforms
The Manager will maintain relationships with agency/account leads, creatives and department heads to stay abreast of agency news and develop and execute PR plans
This role must be comfortable and confident providing media counsel to senior level members and clients
Additionally, they will support the VP, Strategic Communications & Engagement with identifying, developing & promoting thought leadership, including op-eds and speaking opportunities as well as planning and executing industry events
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key journalists and media outlets with a focus on top tier business and marketing trades
Proactively create and uncover opportunities to promote Horizon’s corporate narrative, senior executives, network, reputation and innovation efforts with both national business and trade media through press releases, events, pitches and face-to-face interactions with media, i.e., exploring and securing features, long and short lead print, television, podcasts and online
Actively monitor competitive and media landscapes to identify press and thought leadership opportunities for executives and subject-matter experts, secure stories with media, appearances in key strategic industry events and address any inaccuracies

30% - Internal/Owned Media Communications Responsibilities

Drafts employee/client email copy for announcements for final approval from VP, Strategic Communications
Manages pitches and business development projects as needed, including
- Project management and creative direction on video projects
- Writing and editing bios and other written material needed for pitches
- Collecting and editing information for weekly Billboard for marketing/communications
Drafts the internal communications newsletters for the agency including:
- Client Newsletters
- Other department newsletters such as: TrendSights Multicultural Newsletter, etc
Suggest and brainstorm interesting methods for communicating what differentiates Horizon from its competitors: brand videos, video case studies, sponsorships, event speakers, publishing, client testimonials, etc.
Serve as the lead communications liaison for executing various internal events to promote shared culture
Write and manage the communications status document and awards calendar, keeping it current for each daily status meeting with supervisor

Who You Are

Ability to write well for a variety of platforms – from press releases and senior leadership messages to blog entries and 140-character social media posts
Ability to elevate external visibility of the agency and our thought leaders via submissions for speaking engagements, industry honors, editorial opportunities, etc.
Establishes and grows relationships with key members of the industry and business press and other industry influencers
Maintains relationships with key agency leaders and team members to drive agency news and reputation
Oversees the planning and execution of internal and external events
Provides assistance in locating assets such as press releases and video case studies for new business efforts
A supporter of and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience

At least five years of experience working for a communications/PR department in-house at a media agency or relevant highly matrixed company with a focus on external communications strategy and planning, media relations, and social media
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact with partner and foster cross-functional teamwork among Marketing & Sales, entertainment and operations
Bilingual in Spanish with proven ability to understand and make one’s self understood to all Spanish speaking individuals preferred
Must have strong editorial relationships, and direct prior experience pitching and securing coverage for executives and events
Degree in communications, PR or journalism

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

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00

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 and offer a competitive total rewards package to our employees.

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