Assistant Strategist, Business Solutions

Location: New York, New York; hybrid work arrangement.

Salary: $40,000–$50,000 per year.

Company

Horizon Next is a data-driven marketing organization focused on brand strategy, media planning and investment, and analytics across channels.

What you will do

• Support day-to-day account management, including billing maintenance and creative material distribution.
• Schedule and participate in client and internal meetings, prepare recap notes, and track deliverables and next steps.
• Support media plan development, budget tracking, implementation, and ongoing maintenance.
• Analyze competitive research and large performance-based datasets to inform media strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to identify data and billing discrepancies and recommend creative solutions.
• Participate in media industry, client, and internal training and development activities.

Requirements

• Interest in advancing knowledge of advertising, marketing, and media principles.
• Initiative, active participation in team discussions, and effective strategic communication.
• Problem-solving ability with a capacity to develop creative solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and ability to manage multiple timelines and deliverables.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an agile, fast-paced environment.
• Comfort working with large sets of data and numbers; results-oriented, proactive, and resourceful.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work or internship experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment designed to welcome different perspectives and empower employees.
• Training sessions covering media terminology and math, Excel, business writing, and presentation skills.
• Health, life, disability, retirement, holiday, and unlimited paid time off benefits.
• Mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance, and fitness reimbursement.
• Discretionary bonus and a competency-based hiring approach.